Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2010-10-18
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (KOH) 10%
Product Synonyms
No information available
Emergency telephone
1-800-255-6730, 001-352-323-3500, 1-800-621-8251
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Hazards WARNING! Emergency Overview May be fatal if swallowed. Causes respiratory tract burns. Causes skin and eye burns. Corrosive Appearance Clear, colorless solution Physical State Liquid odor No information available Target Organs Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Skin Inhalation Ingestion Causes burns Corrosive to respiratory system Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts
Potential chronic health
Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis and sensitization of susceptible persons. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Preexisting eye disorders. Kidney disorders. Skin disorders.
