General Information
Revision date
2015-12-01
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide 25% Aqueous
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In Vitro Diagnostic use. Laboratory Use Only Bay Shore, NY 11706
Manufacturer Name
Poly Scientific R&D Corp
Emergency telephone
CONTACT CHEMTREC (24HR) 800‐ 424‐ 9300
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Company Information
company name
Poly Scientific R&D Corp
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
polyrnd@polyrnd.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
290 Corrosive to Metals Cat 1 301 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 3 318 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Cat 1 335 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation Cat 3 370 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Cat 1 Danger May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if swallowed.Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to respiratory system. Keep only in original container. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only in well‐ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory ventilation. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Store in a well‐ventilated place and keep container tightly closed. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None
