Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
>=0.5-<1
General Information
Revision date
2024-08-28
Product name
F1/R1 (B)
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Roche Diagnostics NZ Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rdnz.logistics@roche.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. F1/R1 (B) 3 H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original packaging. 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. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2 irritation GHS label elements Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Warning Hazard statements : H290 May be corrosive to metals. F1/R1 (B) 3 H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Precautionary statements : Prevention: P234 Keep only in original packaging. 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. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Storage: P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Other hazards which do not result in classification None known. Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients Substance / Mixture : Mixture Components Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration (% w/w) Sodium hydroxide 1310-73-2 >= 0.5 - < 1 Section 4: First-aid measures General advice : Move out of dangerous area. Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Do not leave the victim unattended. If inhaled : Move to fresh air. If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice. If symptoms persist, call a physician. In case of skin contact : If skin irritation persists, call a physician. F1/R1 (B) 4