Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
3-6
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
5-10
General Information
Revision date
2016-12-22
Product name
Mechanix Degreaser
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Pascoe’s Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H335, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
Hazard statements
This product is classified as: C, Corrosive. Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H402: Harmful to aquatic life due to extreme pH.
SUSMP Classification
S5
ADG classification
Class 8 Corrosive Substances
UN Number
1719, CAUSTIC ALKALI LIQUID, N.O.S. (Contains Potassium hydroxide)
Signal word
DANGER Skin Corrosion /Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3 Hazardous to aquatic environment Short term/Acute Category 3
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children. P261: Avoid breathing fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264: Wash contacted areas thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well ventilated area. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection.
Response
P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P337 If eye irritation persists seek medical attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.
Storage
P402+P404: Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501: If product can not be recycled, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Clear pink fluorescent liquid Odour: Slight odour.
Health hazards
causes burns, respiratory tract irritant
