Potassium Hydroxide, 10% w/v

Safety Data Sheet

according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations
Date of issue: 12/19/2013 Revision date: 02/08/2018 Supersedes: 02/08/2018 Version: 1.2

SECTION 1: Identification
1.1. Identification
Product form : Mixtures
Product name : Potassium Hydroxide, 10% w/v
Product code : LC19200
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
Jackson's Pointe Commerce Park Building 1000, 1010 Jackson's Pointe Court
Zelienople, PA 16063 - USA
T 412-826-5230 - F 724-473-0647
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
Skin corrosion/irritation H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Category 1B
Serious eye damage/eye H318 Causes serious eye damage
irritation Category 1
Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

GHS-US labeling
Hazard pictograms (GHS-US) :

GHS05
Signal word (GHS-US) : Danger
Hazard statements (GHS-US) : H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements (GHS-US) : P260 - Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray.
P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
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 : None.
classification
2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US)
Not applicable

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SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients

3.1. Substances
Not applicable
3.2. Mixtures
Name Product identifier % GHS-US classification
Water (CAS-No.) 7732-18-5 90.8 Not classified
Potassium Hydroxide (CAS-No.) 1310-58-3 9.2 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302
Skin Corr. 1A, H314
Aquatic Acute 3, H402

Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16

SECTION 4: First-aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures general : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell, seek medical
advice (show the label where possible).
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately
call a poison center or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to
do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed)
Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.
4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary
Obtain medical assistance.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2. Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Reactivity : Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapors.
5.3. Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Exercise caution when fighting any
chemical fire. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering environment.
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Protective equipment : Safety glasses. Protective clothing. Gloves. Face-shield.
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.
Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. Collect
spillage. Store away from other materials.
6.4. Reference to other sections
See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.
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SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or
smoking and when leaving work. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation
of vapor. Do not breathe mist, vapors, spray.
Hygiene measures : Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions : Keep only in the original container in a cool, well ventilated place away from : incompatible
materials. Keep container closed when not in use.
Incompatible products : Strong acids.
Incompatible materials : Sources of ignition. Direct sunlight.

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

Water (7732-18-5)
Not applicable

8.2. Appropriate engineering controls

Appropriate engineering controls : Emergency eye wash fountains should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential
exposure. Ensure exposure is below occupational exposure limits (where available).

8.3. Individual protection measures/Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment:
Chemical resistant apron. Face shield. Gloves. Safety glasses. Protective clothing.

Hand protection:
Wear protective gloves.

Eye protection:
Chemical goggles or face shield

Skin and body protection:

Wear suitable protective clothing

Respiratory protection:
Respiratory protection not required in normal
conditions

Other information:
Do not eat, drink or smoke during use.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Color : Colorless

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Odor : None.
Odor threshold : No data available
pH : ≥ 14
Melting point : No data available
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : No data available
Flash point : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Non flammable.
Vapor pressure : No data available
Relative vapor density at 20 °C : No data available
Relative density : No data available
Specific gravity / density : 1.08 g/ml
Solubility : Soluble in water.
Log Pow : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : 1.12 cSt
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosion limits : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidizing properties : No data available
9.2. Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapors.
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Reacts violently with acids.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Extremely high or low temperatures.
10.5. Incompatible materials
Strong acids.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
Potassium oxide. Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapors.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Likely routes of exposure : Skin and eye contact

Acute toxicity : Not classified
Potassium Hydroxide, 10% w/v
LD50 oral rat 2967 mg/kg
ATE US (oral) 2967 mg/kg body weight
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

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Water (7732-18-5)
LD50 oral rat ≥ 90000 mg/kg
ATE US (oral) 90000 mg/kg body weight
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
pH: ≥ 14
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye damage.
pH: ≥ 14
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 : Not classified

exposure

Aspiration hazard : Not classified

Potential Adverse human health effects and : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
symptoms
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1. Toxicity
Potassium Hydroxide, 10% w/v
LC50 fish 1 870 mg/l
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, 10% w/v
Persistence and degradability Not established.
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
Water (7732-18-5)
Persistence and degradability Not established.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Potassium Hydroxide, 10% w/v
Bioaccumulative potential Not established.
Potassium Hydroxide (1310-58-3)
Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation: not applicable.
Water (7732-18-5)
Bioaccumulative potential Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Other adverse effects

Other information : Avoid release to the environment.

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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1. Disposal methods
Waste disposal recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations. Dispose of
contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment.

SECTION 14: Transport information

Department of Transportation (DOT)
In accordance with DOT
Transport document description : UN1814 Potassium hydroxide, solution, 8, II

UN-No.(DOT) : UN1814
Proper Shipping Name (DOT) : Potassium hydroxide, solution
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) : 202

DOT Packaging Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 242
DOT Special Provisions (49 CFR 172.102) : B2 - MC 300, MC 301, MC 302, MC 303, MC 305, and MC 306 and DOT 406 cargo tanks are
not authorized.
IB2 - Authorized IBCs: Metal (31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (31H1 and 31H2); Composite
(31HZ1). Additional Requirement: Only liquids with a vapor pressure less than or equal to 110
kPa at 50 C (1.1 bar at 122 F), or 130 kPa at 55 C (1.3 bar at 131 F) are authorized.
T7 - 4 178.274(d)(2) Normal............. 178.275(d)(3)
TP2 - a. The maximum degree of filling must not exceed the degree of filling determined by the
following: (image) Where: tr is the maximum mean bulk temperature during transport, tf is the
temperature in degrees celsius of the liquid during filling, and a is the mean coefficient of
cubical expansion of the liquid between the mean temperature of the liquid during filling (tf) and
the maximum mean bulk temperature during transportation (tr) both in degrees celsius. b. For
liquids transported under ambient conditions may be calculated using the formula: (image)
Where: d15 and d50 are the densities (in units of mass per unit volume) of the liquid at 15 C
(59 F) and 50 C (122 F), respectively.
DOT Packaging Exceptions (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 154
DOT Quantity Limitations Passenger aircraft/rail : 1 L
(49 CFR 173.27)
DOT Quantity Limitations Cargo aircraft only (49 : 30 L
CFR 175.75)
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, 10% w/v
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

Potassium Hydroxide (1310-58-3)

RQ (Reportable quantity, section 304 of EPA's 1000 lb
List of Lists)
SARA Section 311/312 Hazard Classes Immediate (acute) health hazard
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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 : 02/08/2018
Other information : None.
Full text of H-phrases: see section 16:
--- H302 Harmful if swallowed
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--- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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--- H318 Causes serious eye damage
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--- H402 Harmful to aquatic life
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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 : 0 - Material that in themselves are normally stable, even
under fire conditions.

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 : 0 Minimal Hazard - Materials that are normally stable, even under fire conditions, and will NOT
react with water, polymerize, decompose, condense, or self-react. Non-Explosives.
Personal protection : H
H - Splash goggles, Gloves, Synthetic apron, Vapor respirator

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