Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
45-55
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
45-55
General Information
Version
4.1.1.7
Revision date
2020-12-30
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide 50%
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide 50%
Identification on the label/Trade name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Product Synonyms
Potassium hydroxide liquid 50%, Potash lye solution 50, Caustic potash solution 50%, Potassium Hydroxide solution 50%
Chemical name
Not Applicable
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
pH control, as a general purpose reagent and for electroplating solutions
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Penta-chem Services Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
enquiries@penta-chem.com.sg
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Flammability 0 Toxicity 2 Body Contact 4 Reactivity 0 Chronic 0 Max = Minimum = Low = Moderate = High = Extreme Classification Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4
Hazard pictograms
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Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4
