Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
5-10
General Information
Revision date
2020-07-04
Product name
Alkaline batteries
Product Synonyms
Sealed maintenance-free batteries/batteries packed with or contained in equipment are
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
auinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H332, H373, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Corrosion
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1
2.2 Label elements
Exclamation Mark
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H332 - Harmful if inhaled H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection 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 P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
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