Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
<1%
General Information
Version
4.0 SDS Revision Date
Revision date
2023-10-01
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide
Chemical name
Potassium Hydroxide
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For In Vitro Diagnostic use only
Emergency telephone
1-800-262-8200, 1-703-741-5500, +44(0)1235-529449, 86-400-821-3475
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Company Information
company name
R&D Systems, Inc. a Bio-Techne Brand
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@bio-techne.com, Canada.inquiries@bio-techne.com, info.emea@bio-techne.com, techsupport.cn@bio-techne.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin Irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing.
Other hazards
Not available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This substance does not meet the classification criteria of the EC Directives 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC, 1272/2008 [CLP], 2020/878, GHS, or 29 CFR 1910.1200 [OSHA]. Skin Irritant – Category 2 Eye Irritant – Category 2
