Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
45%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
55%
General Information
Revision date
2018-01-15
Product name
CAUSTIC POTASH 45%
Product Synonyms
Potassium Hydroxide, KOH
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
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 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.
Prevention
Do not breathe dust or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
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: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store locked up. SDS_US - 000100004342 2/12
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
