Potassium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

Classification (GHS-US)

Acute toxicity (oral) H302 Harmful if swallowed Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Category 1A Hazardous to the aquatic H402 Harmful to aquatic life

Environmental hazards

Acute

Hazard categories

3

Hazard statements

see section 16 : H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H402 - Harmful to aquatic life

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS07

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P260 - Do not breathe dust. P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None under normal conditions. 2.4.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable