Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
50%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
50%
General Information
Version
1.2
Revision date
2019-06-03
Product name
Caustic Potash 50%
supplier name
Silver Fern Chemical, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Silver Fern Chemical, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@silverfernchemical.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification GHS Classification Skin Corrosion (Category 1A) Serious Eye Damage (Category 1) Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute Aquatic Toxicity (Category 3)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H302: Harmful if swallowed H402: Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
P234: Keep only in original container. P260: Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303+P361+P353+P313 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Get medical advice/attention. P305+P351+P338+P310 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a doctor/physician. P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P404+P405: Store in a closed container. Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national, and international regulations. HMIS Classification
Health hazards
3 Flammability: 0 3 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0
Physical hazards
1 NFPA Rating
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract. Skin: Eyes May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes severe skin burns. Causes severe eye burns. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Do not ingest.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification: Skin Corrosion (Category 1A) Serious Eye Damage (Category 1) Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute Aquatic Toxicity (Category 3)
