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Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H335, H402

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

This product is classified as: Hazardous according to the criteria of SWA Australia. Dangerous according to Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, IATA and IMDG/IMSBC criteria. R22, R35, R37. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe burns. Irritating to respiratory system. Safety Phrases: S20, S23, S28, S38, S46, S1/2, S36/37/39. When using, do not eat or drink. Do not breathe vapours mists or spray. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label. Keep locked up and out of reach of children. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. H290: May be corrosive to metals H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H402: Harmful to aquatic life due to extreme pH.

SUSMP Classification

S6

ADG classification

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

UN Number

1814, POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Signal word

DANGER Corrosive to metals category 1 Skin corrosion / irritant 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. P234: Keep only in original container P260: Do not breathe fumes, mists, vapours or spray. P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Issued by: (office hours) 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 CENTRE or doctor/physician P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting SAFETY DATA SHEET Premier One Products Pty Ltd Phone: 02 9756 2419 Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) 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. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P370+P378: Not combustible. Use extinguishing media suited to burning materials.

Storage

P404: Store in a closed container. P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501: If no in-house recycle or reclaim resources are suitable for this product, contact a specialist waste disposal company (see Section 13 of this SDS). Emergency Overview Physical Description & Colour: Brown liquid. Odour: No odour.

Health hazards

causes severe burns, respiratory tract irritant

Potential health effects

Inhalation Short Term Exposure: This product is a severe inhalation irritant. Symptoms may include headache, extreme irritation of nose and throat and increased secretion of mucous in the nose and throat. Other symptoms may also become evident, and may last long after exposure has ceased. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term inhalation. Skin Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is very corrosive to the skin. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Burns may not be immediately painful; the onset of pain may be minutes to hours. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term skin exposure. Eye Contact: Short Term Exposure: This product is very corrosive to eyes. It will quickly cause severe pain, and corrosion of the eye and surrounding facial tissues. Unless exposure is immediately treated, permanent blindness and facial scarring will occur. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term eye exposure. Ingestion: Short Term Exposure: Significant oral exposure is considered to be unlikely. Available data shows that this product is harmful, but symptoms are not available. However, this product is very corrosive to the gastrointestinal SAFETY DATA SHEET Issued by: Premier One Products Pty Ltd Phone: 02 9756 2419 (office hours) Poisons Information Centre: 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia, (0800 764 766 in New Zealand) tract. Capable of causing severe burns with deep ulceration, and can penetrate to deeper layers of skin resulting in third degree burns. Corrosion will continue until product is removed or neutralised. Severity depends on concentration and duration of exposure. Long Term Exposure: No data for health effects associated with long term ingestion. Carcinogen Status: SWA: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by SWA. NTP: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by NTP. IARC: No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by IARC