| Safety Data for Potassium Hydroxide Solution, 35 - 50% |
| 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
| Effects of Substance: |
| - On Eyes |
Liquid: severe burns, even on short duration contact.
Mist or spray: moderate to severe irritation, may cause injury at high and damage at high
concentrations. |
| - On Skin |
Liquid: severe irritations and burns.
Mist or spray: irritation. |
| - By Skin Absorption |
No known systemic effects by any route of exposure. |
| - By Ingestion |
Severe irritation and corrosion of the mouth, throat and
digestive tract. |
| - When Inhaled (acute effect) |
Exposure to the mist or spray in concentration much above the
hygiene standard causes irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory tract. |
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| 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION |
| Toxic to fish and algae. Concentrations greater than 4mg/l as
100% may be lethal to fish. Increasing pH to 10 or more is lethal to aquatic life. |
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| 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS |
| Spillages |
Wear full protective clothing. See Exposure Controls/Personal
Protection (Section 8).
See Accidental Release Measures (Section 6). |
| Waste |
Dispose of sodium hydroxide solutions or materials contaminated
with sodium hydroxide using a waste disposal firm. |
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| 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION |
| UN Number |
1814 Class 8 corrosive substance. |
| ADR/RID Classification |
8 ADR. HIN 80 |
| IMO Code/Classification |
8, corrosive. |
| Classification Code |
C5 |
| Packaging Group |
II |
| Normal Carriage Pressure |
Atmospheric |
| Normal Carriage Temperature |
100C - 480C (See Handling and Storage) |
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| 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION |
| Most Important Hazard |
C |
- Corrosive. |
| Risk Phrases |
R35 |
- Causes severe burns. |
| Safety Phrases |
S2 |
- Keep out of reach of children. |
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S26 |
- In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice. |
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S27 |
- Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. |
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S37/39 |
- Wear suitable gloves and eye, face protection. |
| Relevant Statutory Instruments |
| S.I. 29 of 2004 |
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations, 2004 |
| S.I. 619 of 2001 |
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Chemical Agents) Regulation, 2001. |
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| 16. OTHER INFORMATION |
| The information contained in this data sheet is given in good
faith and to the best of our knowledge but no guarantee, implied or otherwise is made. |
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