Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-04-28
Product name
CAUSTIC POTASH 10 - 51%
Product Synonyms
Potassium Hydroxide
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
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Company Information
company name
UNIVAR USA INC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Environmental hazardsAcute hazards Category 3 to the aquatic environment
Hazard pictograms
Version: 1.1 Revision Date: 04/28/2015
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Corrosive. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
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. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
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. Specific treatment (see this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Store in a closed container. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well- ventilated place. Store in a dry place. 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. SDS_US - 000100000081 2/13 Version: 1.1 Revision Date: 04/28/2015 Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification