Potassium Hydroxide

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 6 Globally Harmonised System

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

HSNO Classifications

Health 6.1C Substances that are acutely toxic- Toxic 8.1 A Substances that are corrosive to metals 8.2 B Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue UN PGII 8.3 A Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue Environmental 9.1D Substances that are slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or are otherwise designed for biocidal action 9.3 B Substances that are ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates