Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
95-100
General Information
Revision date
2012-07-23
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Further Manufacturing Use Only
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for Human or Animal Drug Use
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-800-932-5000
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Company Information
company name
VWR International, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
chemicals@vwr.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS - Classification Classification Acute Toxicity Oral 4 Skin Corrosion 1A
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302+ P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor/physician
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification Acute Toxicity Oral 4 Skin Corrosion 1A Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
