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
2021-07-21
Product name
MDS
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For use in commercial dishwashing machines with automatic liquid feed units
supplier name
Town and Country Chemicals
Emergency telephone
(02) 4388-3711 (Mon-Fri; 9am-4pm; AEST
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Company Information
company name
Town and Country Chemicals
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia.
Signal word
Danger
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity - Oral - Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1A
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe fume, mist, vapours or spray. P264 Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator.
Response
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Poison Schedule: S6. Poison
Classifications
Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the “Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail” and the “New Zealand NZS5433: Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land”. Dangerous Goods Class: 8