POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE 1N AQUEOUS SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity Category 4 Metal Corrosion Category 1 Serious Eye Damage Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER Determined by using GHS criteria H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Prevention

Code Phrase P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

Code Phrase P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. 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. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. P330 Rinse mouth. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Code Phrase P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container or with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Code Phrase P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...