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Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2019-11-05

PICTOGRAMS

Santa Monica Community College District
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Potassium hydroxide
Danger 2019-11-05

Hazard Statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statements

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust or mist. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P501 2.3 Hazards not otherwise classifie

Manufacturer information

Name

SIGMA-ALDRICH CHEMICAL (Merck Co Inc)

Phone

800-325-5832

Address

3050 Spruce Street
St. Louis , 63103

PICTOGRAMS

Santa Monica Community College District
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