Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
Trade secret
General Information
Revision date
2020-12-03
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, PELLETS, NF
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
1310-58-3
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H301, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Danger Hazard statements Toxic if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May be corrosive to metals Appearance pellets or flakes Physical state Solid Odor Odorless Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dusts or mists Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep only in original container Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Absorb spillage to prevent material damage Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up 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
Reacts with water to evolve heat.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable
