Hazards
- H290May be corrosive to metals.
- H302Harmful if swallowed.
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Full GHS classification
- Corrosive to Metals Category 1 — H290
- Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4 — H302
- Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B — H314
- Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment, Long-Term (Chronic) Category 1 — H410
Poisons schedule
Schedule 6 (S6) — SUSMP
Used for
Surface cleaning.
Never
Do NOT mix with acids (liberates chlorine). Not for domestic / unprotected consumer use.
Transport
- UN number
- 1814
- Proper shipping name
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION
- Class
- Class 8 (Corrosive) — see ADG Table 3.2.3
- Packing group
- II
- Hazchem
- 2R
Handling
- Appearance
- Liquid — yellow / clear
- pH
- ≥ 12
- Keep away from
- Incompatible with water (exothermic), acids, organic materials, chlorinated solvents, ammonium salts, aluminium, tin and zinc. Reacts violently with acids; exothermic on dilution. Store away from foodstuffs."
Also known as
Potassium hydroxide / sodium hypochlorite cleaning blend; caustic potash cleaner
Summary only. The PDF is the Safety Data Sheet: read it before handling, storing or disposing of this product, and keep it with the product.