Potassium Hydroxide (Pellets)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Oral [Category 3] WHMIS 2015: Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 1A] Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) [Category 1]

Aspiration hazard

Category 1]

Signal word

Danger!

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes damage to: Respiratory System Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure: Respiratory System

Hazard pictograms

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Prevention

Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.

Response

If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. 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 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 exposed: Call a poison center or doctor. Collect spillage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.).

2.3 Other hazards

May develop pressure [HNOC]