| Common Name: | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE |
| Manufacturer: | LABCHEM |
| SDS Revision Date: | 2/6/2018 |
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LABCHEM
PERFORMANCE THROUGH CHEMISTRY
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
SAFETY DATA SHEET
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL REGISTER / VOL. 77, NO. 58 / MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 /
RULES AND REGULATIONS
DATE OF ISSUE: 10/09/2004
REVISION DATE: 02/06/2018
SUPERSEDES: 02/06/2018
VERSION: 1.1
| SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION |  |
1.1. IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT FORM: SUBSTANCE
SUBSTANCE NAME: POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS-NO.: 1310-58-3
PRODUCT CODE: LC19190
FORMULA: KOH
SYNONYMS:
CAUSTIC POTASH / CAUSTIC POTASH DRY / CAUSTIC POTASH, DRY SOLID, FLAKE,
BEAD OR GRANULAR / CAUSTIC POTASH, SOLID / CAUSTIC POTASH, SOLID / HYDRATE
OF POTASH / HYDRATE OF POTASSIUM / HYDROXIDE OF POTASH / HYDROXIDE OF
POTASSIUM / LYE (=POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE) / POTASH / POTASH HYDRATE / POTASH
LYE / POTASSIUM HYDRATE / POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (K(OH)) / POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
DRY / POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE PELLETS / POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, DRY SOLID, FLAKE,
BEAD OR GRANULAR / POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, ELECTROLYTICAL, SOLID / POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE, SOLID / POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID / POTASSIUM LYE
1.2. RECOMMENDED USE AND RESTRICTIONS ON USE:
USE OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE: FOR LABORATORY AND MANUFACTURING USE ONLY.
RECOMMENDED USE: LABORATORY CHEMICALS
RESTRICTIONS ON USE: NOT FOR FOOD, DRUG OR HOUSEHOLD USE
1.3. SUPPLIER:
LABCHEM INC
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ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063
USA
T: 412-826-5230
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INFO@LABCHEM.COM - WWW.LABCHEM.COM
1.4. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
EMERGENCY NUMBER:
CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 OR 011-703-527-3887
| SECTION 2: HAZARD(S) IDENTIFICATION | |
2.1. CLASSIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE OR MIXTURE:
GHS-US CLASSIFICATION:
ACUTE TOXICITY (ORAL) CATEGORY 4:
H302: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION CATEGORY 1A:
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
HAZARDOUS TO THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT - ACUTE HAZARD CATEGORY 3:
H402: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE
FULL TEXT OF H STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
2.2. GHS LABEL ELEMENTS, INCLUDING PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS:
GHS-US LABELING:
HAZARD PICTOGRAMS (GHS-US):
GHS05: CORROSION
GHS07: EXCLAMATION MARK
SIGNAL WORD (GHS-US): DANGER
HAZARD STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
H302: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H402: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS (GHS-US):
P260: DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
P264: WASH EXPOSED SKIN THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
P270: DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
P273: AVOID RELEASE TO THE ENVIRONMENT.
P280:
WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, EYE PROTECTION, FACE
PROTECTION.
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.
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.
P363: WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
P405: STORE LOCKED UP.
P501:
DISPOSE OF CONTENTS/CONTAINER TO COMPLY WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS
IF INHALED: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR AND KEEP COMFORTABLE FOR BREATHING
2.3. OTHER HAZARDS WHICH DO NOT RESULT IN CLASSIFICATION:
OTHER HAZARDS NOT CONTRIBUTING TO THE CLASSIFICATION:
NONE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS.
2.4. UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY (GHS US): NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS | |
3.1. SUBSTANCES:
SUBSTANCE TYPE: MONO-CONSTITUENT
NAME PRODUCT IDENTIFIER % GHS-US CLASSIFICATION
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (CAS-NO.) 1310-58-3 100 ACUTE TOX. 4 (ORAL), H302
(MAIN CONSTITUENT) SKIN CORR. 1A, H314
AQUATIC ACUTE 3, H402
FULL TEXT OF HAZARD CLASSES AND H-STATEMENTS: SEE SECTION 16
3.2. MIXTURES: NOT APPLICABLE
| SECTION 4: FIRST-AID MEASURES | |
4.1. DESCRIPTION OF FIRST AID MEASURES:
FIRST-AID MEASURES GENERAL:
CHECK THE VITAL FUNCTIONS. UNCONSCIOUS: MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRWAY AND
RESPIRATION.
RESPIRATORY ARREST: ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION OR OXYGEN.
CARDIAC ARREST: PERFORM RESUSCITATION.
VICTIM CONSCIOUS WITH LABORED BREATHING: HALF-SEATED.
VICTIM IN SHOCK: ON HIS BACK WITH LEGS SLIGHTLY RAISED.
VOMITING:
PREVENT ASPHYXIA/ASPIRATION PNEUMONIA. PREVENT COOLING BY COVERING THE
VICTIM (NO WARMING UP). KEEP WATCHING THE VICTIM. GIVE PSYCHOLOGICAL AID.
KEEP THE VICTIM CALM, AVOID PHYSICAL STRAIN.
DEPENDING ON THE VICTIM'S CONDITION: DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INHALATION: REMOVE THE VICTIM INTO FRESH AIR.
DOCTOR: ADMINISTRATION OF CORTICOID SPRAY.
RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS: CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
WASH IMMEDIATELY WITH LOTS OF WATER (15 MINUTES)/SHOWER. DO NOT APPLY
(CHEMICAL) NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. REMOVE CLOTHING WHILE WASHING. DO NOT
REMOVE CLOTHING IF IT STICKS TO THE SKIN. COVER WOUNDS WITH STERILE
BANDAGE. CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE. IF BURNED SURFACE >10%: TAKE
VICTIM TO HOSPITAL.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER EYE CONTACT:
RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. COVER EYES
ASEPTICALLY. DO NOT APPLY NEUTRALIZING AGENTS. TAKE VICTIM TO AN
OPHTHALMOLOGIST.
FIRST-AID MEASURES AFTER INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INGESTION:
GIVE LOTS OF WATER TO DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT GIVE ACTIVATED
CHARCOAL. IMMEDIATELY CONSULT A DOCTOR/MEDICAL SERVICE. CALL POISON
INFORMATION CENTRE (WWW.BIG.BE/ANTIGIF.HTM).
INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
IMMEDIATELY TO HOSPITAL. TAKE THE CONTAINER/VOMIT TO THE DOCTOR/HOSPITAL.
DO NOT GIVE CHEMICAL ANTIDOTE.
4.2. MOST IMPORTANT SYMPTOMS AND EFFECTS (ACUTE AND DELAYED):
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
AFTER INHALATION OF DUST:
DRY/SORE THROAT. CORROSION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. RESPIRATORY
DIFFICULTIES.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
POSSIBLE OEDEMA OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. POSSIBLE INFLAMMATION OF
THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. POSSIBLE LARYNGEAL SPASM/OEDEMA. RISK OF PNEUMONIA.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
CAUSTIC BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN. SLOW-HEALING WOUNDS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT:
CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. BLINDNESS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
ABDOMINAL PAIN. DIFFICULTY IN SWALLOWING. POSSIBLE ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION.
IRRITATION OF THE ORAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. BURNS TO THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL
MUCOSA. BLOOD IN VOMIT.
AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
CHANGE IN THE BLOOD COMPOSITION. DISTURBANCES OF HEART RATE.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
BLEEDING OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. LOW ARTERIAL PRESSURE. BLOOD IN
STOOL. SHOCK.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS: NO EFFECTS KNOWN.
4.3. IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND SPECIAL TREATMENT, IF NECESSARY:
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES | |
5.1. SUITABLE (AND UNSUITABLE) EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES: ADAPT EXTINGUISHING MEDIA TO THE
ENVIRONMENT.
UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: NO UNSUITABLE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA KNOWN.
5.2. SPECIFIC HAZARDS ARISING FROM THE CHEMICAL:
FIRE HAZARD: DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. NON COMBUSTIBLE. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD.
REACTIONS INVOLVING A FIRE HAZARD: SEE "REACTIVITY HAZARD".
EXPLOSION HAZARD:
INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. REACTIONS WITH EXPLOSION HAZARDS: SEE
"REACTIVITY HAZARD".
REACTIVITY:
VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH WATER (MOISTURE). REACTS ON EXPOSURE TO
WATER (MOISTURE) WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS: RISK OF SPONTANEOUS IGNITION.
REACTS ON EXPOSURE TO WATER (MOISTURE) WITH (SOME) METALS: RELEASE OF
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE GASES/VAPORS (HYDROGEN). ABSORBS THE ATMOSPHERIC CO2.
VIOLENT TO EXPLOSIVE REACTION WITH MANY COMPOUNDS E.G.: WITH ORGANIC
MATERIAL, WITH (SOME) HALOGENS AND WITH (SOME) ACIDS: HEAT RELEASE
RESULTING IN INCREASED FIRE OR EXPLOSION RISK.
5.3. SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND PRECAUTIONS FOR FIRE-FIGHTERS:
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
COOL TANKS/DRUMS WITH WATER SPRAY/REMOVE THEM INTO SAFETY. TAKE ACCOUNT OF
TOXIC FIRE-FIGHTING WATER. USE WATER MODERATELY AND IF POSSIBLE COLLECT OR
CONTAIN IT.
PROTECTION DURING FIREFIGHTING:
HEAT/FIRE EXPOSURE: COMPRESSED AIR/OXYGEN APPARATUS.
| SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES | |
6.1. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
6.1.1. FOR NON-EMERGENCY PERSONNEL:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
GLOVES. FACE-SHIELD. CORROSION-PROOF SUIT. DUST CLOUD PRODUCTION:
COMPRESSED AIR/OXYGEN APPARATUS. SEE "MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES:
MARK THE DANGER AREA. AVOID INGRESS OF WATER IN THE CONTAINERS. PREVENT
DUST CLOUD FORMATION. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
IN CASE OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS: KEEP UPWIND.
IN CASE OF REACTIVITY HAZARD: CONSIDER EVACUATION.
MEASURES IN CASE OF DUST RELEASE:
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: KEEP UPWIND.
DUST PRODUCTION: HAVE NEIGHBORHOOD CLOSE DOORS AND WINDOWS.
6.1.2. FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS:
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EQUIP CLEANUP CREW WITH PROPER PROTECTION.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: VENTILATE AREA. STOP RELEASE.
6.2. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS:
PREVENT SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION. PREVENT SPREADING IN SEWERS.
6.3. METHODS AND MATERIAL FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEANING UP:
FOR CONTAINMENT:
CONTAIN RELEASED SUBSTANCE, PUMP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINERS. CONSULT
"MATERIAL-HANDLING" TO SELECT MATERIAL OF CONTAINERS. PLUG THE LEAK, CUT
OFF THE SUPPLY. DAM UP THE SOLID SPILL. KNOCK DOWN/DILUTE DUST CLOUD WITH
WATER SPRAY. TAKE ACCOUNT OF TOXIC/CORROSIVE PRECIPITATION WATER.
HAZARDOUS REACTION: MEASURE EXPLOSIVE GAS-AIR MIXTURE.
REACTION: DILUTE COMBUSTIBLE GAS/VAPOUR WITH WATER CURTAIN.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP:
COLLECT THE SPILL ONLY IF IT IS IN A DRY STATE. WETTED SUBSTANCE: COVER
WITH DRY SAND/EARTH. SCOOP SOLID SPILL INTO CLOSING CONTAINERS. SEE
"MATERIAL-HANDLING" FOR SUITABLE CONTAINER MATERIALS. CAREFULLY COLLECT
THE SPILL/LEFTOVERS. TAKE COLLECTED SPILL TO MANUFACTURER/COMPETENT
AUTHORITY.
SMALL QUANTITIES OF LIQUID SPILL:
NEUTRALIZE WITH DILUTE ACID SOLUTION. WASH AWAY NEUTRALIZED PRODUCT WITH
PLENTIFUL WATER. CLEAN CONTAMINATED SURFACES WITH AN EXCESS OF WATER. WASH
CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT AFTER HANDLING.
6.4. REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE | |
7.1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING:
COMPLY WITH THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
IMMEDIATELY. CLEAN CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. USE CORROSION PROOF EQUIPMENT.
THOROUGHLY CLEAN/DRY THE INSTALLATION BEFORE USE. DO NOT DISCHARGE THE
WASTE INTO THE DRAIN. AVOID RAISING DUST. AVOID CONTACT OF SUBSTANCE WITH
WATER. OBSERVE VERY STRICT HYGIENE - AVOID CONTACT. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
CLOSED. MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION IN THE AIR REGULARLY. CARRY OPERATIONS IN
THE OPEN/UNDER LOCAL EXHAUST/VENTILATION OR WITH RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
HYGIENE MEASURES:
WASH HANDS AND OTHER EXPOSED AREAS WITH MILD SOAP AND WATER BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING OR SMOKING AND WHEN LEAVING WORK. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
BEFORE REUSE. DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT.
7.2. CONDITIONS FOR SAFE STORAGE, INCLUDING ANY INCOMPATIBILITIES:
STORAGE TEMPERATURE: 20 DEG. C
HEAT-IGNITION: KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM: HEAT SOURCES.
PROHIBITIONS ON MIXED STORAGE:
KEEP SUBSTANCE AWAY FROM:
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. OXIDIZING AGENTS. STRONG ACIDS. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS. METALS. ORGANIC MATERIALS. WATER/MOISTURE.
STORAGE AREA:
STORE IN A DRY AREA. KEEP CONTAINER IN A WELL-VENTILATED PLACE. KEEP LOCKED
UP. PROVIDE FOR A TUB TO COLLECT SPILLS. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ARE NOT
ADMITTED. MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
SPECIAL RULES ON PACKAGING:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
HERMETICAL. WATERTIGHT. CORROSION-PROOF. DRY. CLEAN. CORRECTLY LABELED.
MEET THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. SECURE FRAGILE PACKAGINGS IN SOLID CONTAINERS.
PACKAGING MATERIALS:
SUITABLE MATERIAL:
STEEL. STAINLESS STEEL. CARBON STEEL. IRON. NICKEL. CARDBOARD. SYNTHETIC
MATERIAL. GLASS. STONEWARE/PORCELAIN.
MATERIAL TO AVOID:
LEAD. ALUMINIUM. COPPER. TIN. ZINC. BRONZE. POLYETHYLENE.
| SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION | |
8.1. CONTROL PARAMETERS:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
ACGIH:
ACGIH CEILING (MG/M3):
2 MG/M3 (POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE; USA; MOMENTARY VALUE; TLV - ADOPTED VALUE)
NIOSH:
NIOSH REL (CEILING) (PPM): 2 PPM
8.2. APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
APPROPRIATE ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
EMERGENCY EYE WASH FOUNTAINS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY
OF ANY POTENTIAL EXPOSURE. PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION.
8.3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION MEASURES/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
CORROSION PROOF CLOTHING. PROTECTIVE GOGGLES.
DUST FORMATION: DUST MASK. GLOVES.
MATERIALS FOR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING:
GIVE EXCELLENT RESISTANCE:
BUTYL RUBBER. NATURAL RUBBER. NEOPRENE. NITRILE RUBBER. PVC. VITON.
GIVE LESS RESISTANCE: NO DATA AVAILABLE.
GIVE POOR RESISTANCE: LEATHER. NATURAL FIBERS. PVA
HAND PROTECTION: GLOVES
EYE PROTECTION: FACE SHIELD
SKIN AND BODY PROTECTION: CORROSION-PROOF CLOTHING.
IN CASE OF DUST PRODUCTION: HEAD/NECK PROTECTION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
DUST PRODUCTION:
DUST MASK WITH FILTER TYPE P3. SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IF CONC.
IN AIR >1 VOL %
| SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES | |
9.1. INFORMATION ON BASIC PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:
PHYSICAL STATE: SOLID
APPEARANCE: SOLID IN VARIOUS SHAPES. POWDER.
COLOR: WHITE TO LIGHT YELLOW
ODOR: ODORLESS
ODOR THRESHOLD: NO DATA AVAILABLE
PH: 13.5 (0.60%)
PH SOLUTION: 0.6%
MELTING POINT: 360 DEG. C
FREEZING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
BOILING POINT: NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLASH POINT: NOT APPLICABLE
RELATIVE EVAPORATION RATE (BUTYL ACETATE=1): NO DATA AVAILABLE
FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GAS): NO DATA AVAILABLE
VAPOR PRESSURE: <0.1 HPA (20 C)
RELATIVE VAPOR DENSITY AT 20 DEG. C: NO DATA AVAILABLE
RELATIVE DENSITY: 2 (20 DEG. C)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY / DENSITY: 2044 KG/M3 (20 DEG. C)
MOLECULAR MASS: 56.11 G/MOL
SOLUBILITY:
EXOTHERMICALLY SOLUBLE IN WATER. SOLUBLE IN ETHANOL. SOLUBLE IN GLYCEROL.
WATER: 112 G/100 ML
LOG POW: NO DATA AVAILABLE
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: NOT APPLICABLE
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, KINEMATIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
VISCOSITY, DYNAMIC: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSION LIMITS: NO DATA AVAILABLE
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES: NOT APPLICABLE.
OXIDIZING PROPERTIES: NONE.
9.2. OTHER INFORMATION:
MINIMUM IGNITION ENERGY: NOT APPLICABLE
SADT: NOT APPLICABLE
VOC CONTENT: 0%
OTHER PROPERTIES: TRANSLUCENT. HYGROSCOPIC. SUBSTANCE HAS BASIC REACTION.
| SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY | |
10.1. REACTIVITY:
VIOLENT EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH WATER (MOISTURE). REACTS ON EXPOSURE TO
WATER (MOISTURE) WITH COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS: RISK OF SPONTANEOUS IGNITION.
REACTS ON EXPOSURE TO WATER (MOISTURE) WITH (SOME) METALS: RELEASE OF
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE GASES/VAPORS (HYDROGEN). ABSORBS THE ATMOSPHERIC CO2.
VIOLENT TO EXPLOSIVE REACTION WITH MANY COMPOUNDS E.G.: WITH ORGANIC
MATERIAL, WITH (SOME) HALOGENS AND WITH (SOME) ACIDS: HEAT RELEASE
RESULTING IN INCREASED FIRE OR EXPLOSION RISK.
10.2. CHEMICAL STABILITY: HYGROSCOPIC. ABSORBS ATMOSPHERIC CO2.
10.3. POSSIBILITY OF HAZARDOUS REACTIONS:
REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER. REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH ACIDS.
10.4. CONDITIONS TO AVOID:
MOISTURE. HIGH TEMPERATURE. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
10.5. INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS:
METALS. HALOGENS. ACID ANHYDRIDES. NITRATES. ORGANIC COMPOUNDS. WATER.
10.6. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: POTASSIUM OXIDE.
| SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
11.1. INFORMATION ON TOXICOLOGICAL EFFECTS:
LIKELY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: SKIN AND EYE CONTACT
ACUTE TOXICITY: ORAL: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
LD50 ORAL RAT:
333 MG/KG (RAT; EQUIVALENT OR SIMILAR TO OECD 425; EXPERIMENTAL VALUE)
ATE US (ORAL): 333 MG/KG BODY WEIGHT
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE.
PH: 13.5 (0.60 %)
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
PH: 13.5 (0.60 %)
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITIZATION: NOT CLASSIFIED
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
CARCINOGENICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - SINGLE EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY - REPEATED EXPOSURE: NOT CLASSIFIED
ASPIRATION HAZARD: NOT CLASSIFIED
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INHALATION:
AFTER INHALATION OF DUST:
DRY/SORE THROAT. CORROSION OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. RESPIRATORY
DIFFICULTIES.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
POSSIBLE OEDEMA OF THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. POSSIBLE INFLAMMATION OF
THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. POSSIBLE LARYNGEAL SPASM/OEDEMA. RISK OF PNEUMONIA.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER SKIN CONTACT:
CAUSTIC BURNS/CORROSION OF THE SKIN. SLOW-HEALING WOUNDS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER EYE CONTACT:
CORROSION OF THE EYE TISSUE. PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. BLINDNESS.
SYMPTOMS/EFFECTS AFTER INGESTION:
ABDOMINAL PAIN. DIFFICULTY IN SWALLOWING. POSSIBLE ESOPHAGEAL PERFORATION.
IRRITATION OF THE ORAL MUCOUS MEMBRANES. BURNS TO THE GASTRIC/INTESTINAL
MUCOSA. BLOOD IN VOMIT.
AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES:
CHANGE IN THE BLOOD COMPOSITION. DISTURBANCES OF HEART RATE.
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER:
BLEEDING OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. LOW ARTERIAL PRESSURE. BLOOD IN
STOOL. SHOCK.
CHRONIC SYMPTOMS: NO EFFECTS KNOWN.
| SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION | |
12.1. TOXICITY:
ECOLOGY - AIR:
NOT CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS FOR THE OZONE LAYER (REGULATION (EC) NO
1005/2009).
ECOLOGY - WATER:
GROUND WATER POLLUTANT. HARMFUL TO FISHES. HIGHLY TOXIC TO PLANKTON. PH
SHIFT.
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
LC50 FISH:
2 80 MG/L (LC50; 96 H; GAMBUSIA AFFINIS; STATIC SYSTEM; FRESH WATER)
12.2. PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY:
BIODEGRADABILITY: NOT APPLICABLE.
BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (BOD): NOT APPLICABLE
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND (COD): NOT APPLICABLE
THOD: NOT APPLICABLE
12.3. BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
BIOACCUMULATIVE POTENTIAL:
BIOACCUMULATION: NOT APPLICABLE.
12.4. MOBILITY IN SOIL: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
12.5. OTHER ADVERSE EFFECTS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
| SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS | |
13.1. DISPOSAL METHODS:
WASTE DISPOSAL RECOMMENDATIONS:
REMOVE WASTE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND/OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS.
HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER WITH OTHER WASTE. DIFFERENT
TYPES OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL NOT BE MIXED TOGETHER IF THIS MAY ENTAIL A
RISK OF POLLUTION OR CREATE PROBLEMS FOR THE FURTHER MANAGEMENT OF THE
WASTE. HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL BE MANAGED RESPONSIBLY. ALL ENTITIES THAT
STORE, TRANSPORT OR HANDLE HAZARDOUS WASTE SHALL TAKE THE NECESSARY
MEASURES TO PREVENT RISKS OF POLLUTION OR DAMAGE TO PEOPLE OR ANIMALS.
SHOULD NOT BE LANDFILLED WITH HOUSEHOLD WASTE. RECYCLE/REUSE. IMMOBILIZE
THE TOXIC OR HARMFUL COMPONENTS. PRECIPITATE/MAKE INSOLUBLE. REMOVE TO AN
AUTHORIZED DUMP (CLASS I). TREAT USING THE BEST AVAILABLE TECHNIQUES BEFORE
DISCHARGE INTO DRAINS OR THE AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
LWCA (THE NETHERLANDS):
KGA CATEGORY 05. HAZARDOUS WASTE ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVE 2008/98/EC.
| SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION | |
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT):
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DOT:
TRANSPORT DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION: UN1813 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID, 8, II
UN-NO.(DOT): UN1813
PROPER SHIPPING NAME (DOT): POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID
TRANSPORT HAZARD CLASS(ES) (DOT):
8 - CLASS 8 - CORROSIVE MATERIAL 49 CFR 173.136
PACKING GROUP (DOT): II - MEDIUM DANGER
HAZARD LABELS (DOT): 8 - CORROSIVE
DOT PACKAGING NON BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 212
DOT PACKAGING BULK (49 CFR 173.XXX): 240
DOT SPECIAL PROVISIONS (49 CFR 172.102):
IB8 - AUTHORIZED IBCS: METAL (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B AND
31N); RIGID PLASTICS (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 AND 31H2); COMPOSITE
(11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1,
21HZ2, 31HZ1 AND 31HZ2); FIBERBOARD (11G); WOODEN (11C, 11D AND 11F);
FLEXIBLE (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 OR
13M2).
IP2 - WHEN IBCS OTHER THAN METAL OR RIGID PLASTICS IBCS ARE USED, THEY MUST
BE OFFERED FOR TRANSPORTATION IN A CLOSED FREIGHT CONTAINER OR A CLOSED
TRANSPORT VEHICLE.
IP4 - FLEXIBLE, FIBERBOARD OR WOODEN IBCS MUST BE SIFT-PROOF AND
WATER-RESISTANT OR BE FITTED WITH A SIFT-PROOF AND WATER-RESISTANT LINER.
T3 - 2.65 178.274(D)(2) NORMAL............. 178.275(D)(2)
TP33 - THE PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION ASSIGNED FOR THIS SUBSTANCE APPLIES
FOR GRANULAR AND POWDERED SOLIDS AND FOR SOLIDS WHICH ARE FILLED AND
DISCHARGED AT TEMPERATURES ABOVE THEIR MELTING POINT WHICH ARE COOLED AND
TRANSPORTED AS A SOLID MASS. SOLID SUBSTANCES TRANSPORTED OR OFFERED FOR
TRANSPORT ABOVE THEIR MELTING POINT ARE AUTHORIZED FOR TRANSPORTATION IN
PORTABLE TANKS CONFORMING TO THE PROVISIONS OF PORTABLE TANK INSTRUCTION T4
FOR SOLID SUBSTANCES OF PACKING GROUP III OR T7 FOR SOLID SUBSTANCES OF
PACKING GROUP II, UNLESS A TANK WITH MORE STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS FOR
MINIMUM SHELL THICKNESS, MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WORKING PRESSURE,
PRESSURE-RELIEF DEVICES OR BOTTOM OUTLETS ARE ASSIGNED IN WHICH CASE THE
MORE STRINGENT TANK INSTRUCTION AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS SHALL APPLY. FILLING
LIMITS MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PORTABLE TANK SPECIAL PROVISION TP3.
SOLIDS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE MATERIAL MUST BE
TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
SUBCHAPTER.
DOT PACKAGING EXCEPTIONS (49 CFR 173.XXX): 154
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS PASSENGER AIRCRAFT/RAIL (49 CFR 173.27): 15 KG
DOT QUANTITY LIMITATIONS CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY (49 CFR 175.75): 50 KG
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE LOCATION:
A - THE MATERIAL MAY BE STOWED "ON DECK" OR "UNDER DECK" ON A CARGO VESSEL
AND ON A PASSENGER VESSEL.
DOT VESSEL STOWAGE OTHER: 52 - STOW "SEPARATED FROM" ACIDS
OTHER INFORMATION: NO SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
| SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION | |
15.1. US FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (1310-58-3):
LISTED ON THE UNITED STATES TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT) INVENTORY
NOT SUBJECT TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES SARA SECTION 313
RQ (REPORTABLE QUANTITY, SECTION 304 OF EPA'S LIST OF LISTS): 1000 LB
SARA SECTION 311/312 HAZARD CLASSES: IMMEDIATE (ACUTE) HEALTH HAZARD
ALL COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT ARE LISTED, OR EXCLUDED FROM LISTING, ON THE
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT
(TSCA) INVENTORY
15.2. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS:
CANADA: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
EU-REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
NATIONAL REGULATIONS: NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE
15.3. US STATE REGULATIONS:
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 - THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY SUBSTANCES
KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, DEVELOPMENTAL AND/OR
REPRODUCTIVE HARM
| SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION | |
REVISION DATE: 02/06/2018
FULL TEXT OF H-PHRASES: SEE SECTION 16:
H302: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED
H314: CAUSES SEVERE SKIN BURNS AND EYE DAMAGE
H402: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE
NFPA HEALTH HAZARD 3 - MATERIALS THAT, UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS, CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS OR PERMANENT INJURY.
NFPA FIRE HAZARD 0 - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN UNDER TYPICAL DIRE
CONDITIONS, INCLUDING INTRINSICALLY NONCOMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS SUCH AS CONCRETE, STONE, AND SAND.
NFPA REACTIVITY 1 - MATERIALS THAT IN THEMSELVES ARE NORMALLY STABLE
BUT CAN BECOME UNSTABLE AT ELEVATED TEMPERATURES
AND PRESSURES.
NFPA SPECIFIC HAZARD -W - MATERIALS THAT REACT VIOLENTLY OR EXPLOSIVELY
WITH WATER.
HAZARD RATING:
HEALTH 3 SERIOUS HAZARD - MAJOR INJURY LIKELY UNLESS PROMPT
ACTION IS TAKEN AND MEDICAL TREATMENT IS GIVEN
FLAMMABILITY 0 MINIMAL HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT WILL NOT BURN
PHYSICAL 1 SLIGHT HAZARD - MATERIALS THAT ARE NORMALLY STABLE
BUT CAN BECOME UNSTABLE (SELF-REACT) AT HIGH
TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES. MATERIALS MAY REACT
NON-VIOLENTLY WITH WATER OR UNDERGO HAZARDOUS
POLYMERIZATION IN THE ABSENCE OF INHIBITORS.
PERSONAL PROTECTION F
F - SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, SYNTHETIC APRON, DUST
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