Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-578-6/64-17-5
Name of the chemical
Ethanol
Concentration
>=70-<90
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
>=3-<5%
General Information
Revision date
2023-01-23
Product name
Potassium hydroxide solution
Emergency telephone
0800 928 888 (NZ
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SIGMA-ALDRICH NEW ZEALAND CO
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H290, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225 Corrosive to Metals (Category 1), H290 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Other hazards
none
