POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule 6 [1] Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Metal Corrosion Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI

Hazard statements

H318 Causes serious eye damage H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H302 Harmful if swallowed H290 May be corrosive to metals H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe mist / vapours / spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. P234 Keep only in original container. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

P301+P310+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P310+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. P305+P310+P351+P338 Continue rinsing. P304+P310+P340 IF INHALED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.