Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
215-181-3/1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
10-30
General Information
Revision date
2016-11-29
Product name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
Emergency telephone
American Chemistry Council
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Wilhelmsen Ships Service AS
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
WSS.GLOBAL.SDSINFO@wilhelmsen.com, wss.norway.cs@wilhelmsen.com, wss.rotterdam@wilhelmsen.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Considered a hazardous mixture according to Reg. (EC) No
Classification (DPD)
R53 May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R58 May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment. 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from EC Directive 67/548/EEC - Annex I ; 3. Classification drawn from Legend:
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Classification according to regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] ]] H290 - Metal Corrosion Category 1, H302 - Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, H314 - Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A [1] Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. P305+P351+P338 Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
REACh - Art.57-59: The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date.
