Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
2.5-10
General Information
Version
8.1
Revision date
2023-02-19
Product name
OPTISPERSE ADJ0350
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Alkaline cleaner
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Veolia WTS USA, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Keep away from heat. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
Response
If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Page: 1 / 9
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None.