Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
>=10-<=51%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
>=49-<=90%
General Information
Revision date
2017-11-13
Product name
- CAUSTIC POTASH 10 - 51%
Product Synonyms
Potassium Hydroxide
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reserved for industrial and professional use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
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Company Information
company name
Univar
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Environmental HazardsAcute Category 3 hazards to the aquatic environment
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep only in original packaging. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust or mists. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. SDS_US - 000100000081 2/12
Storage
Store in a corrosion-resistant/ container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification
