POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule S6 [1] Metal Corrosion Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Legend: Annex VI

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P234 Keep only in original container. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

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. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. P305+P351+P338 Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.