Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20) Potassium hydroxide (21)
Concentration
>=1-<2
General Information
Revision date
2025-12-17
Product name
Calibrator a
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9860 2111
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Roche Diagnostics Australia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
australia.qra@roche.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
GHS Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of 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/ P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation GHS label elements Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Warning Hazard statements : H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary statements : Prevention: P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. Response: P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of 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 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance / Mixture : Mixture Components Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration (% w/w) Potassium hydroxide 1310-58-3 >= 1 - < 2 SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice : Move out of dangerous area.
