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
2015-01-27
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
Identification on the label/Trade name
Code(s)BDH9262-500G
Product Synonyms
No information available
CAS No.
1310-58-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory Use Only. Not for Drug, Food, or Household use
Emergency telephone
800.424.9300
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Company Information
company name
VWR International, LLC
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
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
2.2 Label elements
Emergency Overview Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Appearance White Physical State Solid Pellets Odor No information available
Precautionary statements
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling 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 P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection 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 CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
Further information
• Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects • Harmful to aquatic life
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Corrosive to metals Label elements
