Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2021-03-05

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

3

0

1

Northern Michigan University
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Potassium Hydroxide

Danger 2021-03-05

Hazard Statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements

Prevention: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep only in original packaging. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Response: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Get immediate medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Storage: Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Disposal: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Manufacturer information

Name

Avantor Performance Materials, LLC

Phone

855-282-6867

Address

100 Matsonford Rd, Suite 200
Radnor, 19087

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

3

0

1

Northern Michigan University
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions