Potassium Hydroxide, 20% Aqueous

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

H290-Corrosive to metals: 1 H302-Acute toxicity, oral: 4 H314-Skin corrosion/irritation: 1A H318-Serious eye damage/eye irritation: 1 20% of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 20% of the mixture consists of ingredients of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290-May be corrosive to metals H302-Harmful if swallowed H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318-Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P234-Keep only in original packaging. P260-Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264-Wash thoroughly after handling. P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312-If swallowed: Call a Poison Center/doctor if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331-If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353-If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340-If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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/doctor. P330-Rinse mouth. P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390-Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P405-Store locked up. P406-Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.