Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
Potassium or sodium hydroxide (20)
Concentration
45-70
General Information
Revision date
2018-05-12
Product name
OPTISPERSE ADJ5050
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions Canada
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Page: 1 / 8
2.3 Other hazards
None known.
Additional information
None.
