POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, 0.5 N SOLUTION IN ETHANOL

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H290, H314, H335, H336, H360, H372

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 2 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Danger Hazard statements Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May damage fertility or the unborn child May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May be corrosive to metals Highly flammable liquid and vapor Appearance Clear Physical state Liquid Odor No information available Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating / lighting/ .? / equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep only in original container Keep cool Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Specific treatment (see .? on this label) 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 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Absorb spillage to prevent material damage Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant/ .? container with a resistant inner liner

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Further information

May be harmful if swallowed. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Toxic to aquatic life.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 2 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable