POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion : Category 1A Serious eye damage : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Imme- diately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Storage

P406 Store in corrosive resistant stainless steel container with a resistant inner liner. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.