Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
215-181-3
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20) Potassium hydroxide (21)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-11-25
Product name
Potassium Hydroxide, Flakes
Product Synonyms
Caustic potash; Lye; Potassium hydrate
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and laboratory use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None known
Emergency telephone
+1-800-535-5053; Outside USA & Canada +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
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Product definition
Substance
OSHA HCS Classification
HCS) and Regulation EC No. 1272/2008 Acute Toxicity, Oral - Category 4 [H302] Skin Corrosion - Category 1B [H314]
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 GHS07
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Prevention
P260 - Do not breathe dust. P264 - Wash hands and other exposed skin areas thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection.
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P303 + P361 + P350 - IF ON SKIN: Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 + P310 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. 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 POISON CENTER or doctor. P321 - Specific treatment: Contact a POISON CENTER or doctor. Refer to Section 4 of this SDS. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
P405 - Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents and containers in accordance with national and local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None known
