{"id":67090,"date":"2026-05-02T05:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=67090"},"modified":"2026-05-02T05:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T03:26:11","slug":"potassium-hydroxide-45-25l","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/?product=potassium-hydroxide-45-25l","title":{"rendered":"Potassium Hydroxide 45% 25L"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Potassium Hydroxide 45% Product identifier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>SKU: RLS-SOL-P201<\/p>\n<p>Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturer\/Supplier:<\/p>\n<p>RLS Chemicals<\/p>\n<p>32 Main Reef Road<\/p>\n<p>Benrose, Johannesburg<\/p>\n<p>2094<\/p>\n<p>Emergency telephone number:<\/p>\n<p>Spill Tech: 086 100 0366<\/p>\n<p>Emergency: 010 448 3426<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Classification of the substance or mixture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Corrosive to Metals 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals.<\/p>\n<p>Skin Corrosion 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.<\/p>\n<p>Acute Toxicity \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Label elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard pictograms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Signal word Danger<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard-determining components of labeling:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed.<\/p>\n<p>Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 2)<\/p>\n<p>1 Identification<\/p>\n<p>2 Hazard(s) identification<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potassium Hydroxide 45% Safety Data Sheet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p><strong>Precautionary statements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling.<\/p>\n<p>Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.<\/p>\n<p>Wear protective gloves\/protective clothing\/eye protection\/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center\/doctor if you feel unwell.<\/p>\n<p>If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately call a poison center\/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label).<\/p>\n<p>Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store locked up.<\/p>\n<p>Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.<\/p>\n<p>Dispose of contents\/container in accordance with local\/regional\/national\/international regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potassium Hydroxide 45% Classification system:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NFPA ratings (scale 0 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 4)<\/p>\n<p>Other hazards<\/p>\n<p>Results of PBT and vPvB assessment<\/p>\n<p>PBT: Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>vPvB: Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Chemical characterization: Mixtures<\/p>\n<p>Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.<\/p>\n<p>3 Composition\/information on ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Dangerous components:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>44.7% \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 45.3%<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Table of Nonhazardous Ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 7732-18-5<\/p>\n<p>Water<\/p>\n<p>55.3% \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 54.7%<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 3)<\/p>\n<p>Page 3\/10<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>Description of first aid measures<\/p>\n<p>General information:<\/p>\n<p>Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.<\/p>\n<p>After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.<\/p>\n<p>After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<p>After swallowing:<\/p>\n<p>Immediately call a doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Immediately call a doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Information for doctor:<\/p>\n<p>Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed<\/p>\n<p>No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Extinguishing media<\/p>\n<p>Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture<\/p>\n<p>During heating or in case of fire poisonous gases are produced.<\/p>\n<p>Advice for firefighters<\/p>\n<p>Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.<\/p>\n<p>4 First-aid measures<\/p>\n<p>5 Fire-fighting measures<\/p>\n<p>6 Accidental release measures<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mount respiratory protective device.<\/p>\n<p>Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Environmental precautions:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dilute with plenty of water.<\/p>\n<p>Do not allow to enter sewers\/ surface or ground water.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Use neutralizing agent.<\/p>\n<p>Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13. Ensure adequate ventilation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Reference to other sections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See Section 7 for information on safe handling.<\/p>\n<p>See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals<\/li>\n<li> PAC-1:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>0.18 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> PAC-2:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>2 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 4)<\/p>\n<p>Page 4\/10<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 3)<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 5)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potassium Hydroxide 45% Handling:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Precautions for safe handling<\/p>\n<p>Ensure good ventilation\/exhaustion at the workplace. Prevent formation of aerosols.<\/p>\n<p>Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.<\/p>\n<p>Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.<\/p>\n<p>Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.<\/p>\n<p>Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> PAC-3:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>54 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>7 Handling and storage<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see section 7.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Control parameters<\/li>\n<li> Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3 Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>REL<\/p>\n<p>TLV<\/p>\n<p>Ceiling limit value: 2 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>Ceiling limit value: 2 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.<\/p>\n<p>Exposure controls<\/p>\n<p>Personal protective equipment:<\/p>\n<p>General protective and hygienic measures:<\/p>\n<p>Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Breathing equipment:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Protection of hands:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product\/ the substance\/ the preparation.<\/p>\n<p>Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product\/ the preparation\/ the chemical mixture.<\/p>\n<p>Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation 8 Exposure controls\/personal protection<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 4)<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 6)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>Information on basic physical and chemical properties<\/p>\n<p>General Information<\/p>\n<p>Appearance:<\/p>\n<p>Form: Solution<\/p>\n<p>Color: Clear<\/p>\n<p>Odor: Odorless<\/p>\n<p>Odor threshold: Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> pH-value at 20 \ufffd\ufffdC (68 \ufffd\ufffdF):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>12-14<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Change in condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Melting point\/Melting range: Boiling point\/Boiling range:<\/p>\n<p>Undetermined.<\/p>\n<p>Min. 112\ufffd\ufffdC<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Flash point:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not applicable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Flammability:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not applicable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Decomposition temperature:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Ignition temperature:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Product is not selfigniting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Danger of explosion:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Product does not present an explosion hazard.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Explosion limits: Lower:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Upper:<\/p>\n<p>Not determined. Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Vapor pressure at 20 \ufffd\ufffdC (68 \ufffd\ufffdF):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)<\/p>\n<p>Density at 20 \ufffd\ufffdC (68 \ufffd\ufffdF):<\/p>\n<p>Relative density<\/p>\n<p>Vapor density<\/p>\n<p>Evaporation rate<\/p>\n<p>Min. 1.45g\/cm\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>Not determined.<\/p>\n<p>Not determined. Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Solubility in \/ Miscibility with Water:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fully miscible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Partition coefficient (n-octanol\/water): Not determined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Material of gloves<\/p>\n<p>The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.<\/p>\n<p>Penetration time of glove material<\/p>\n<p>The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.<\/p>\n<p>Eye protection:<\/p>\n<p>Body protection: Protective work clothing 9 Physical and chemical properties<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 5)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>Reactivity No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chemical stability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thermal decomposition \/ conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.<\/p>\n<p>Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.<\/p>\n<p>Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.<\/p>\n<p>Information on toxicological effects<\/p>\n<p>Acute toxicity:<\/p>\n<p>Primary irritant effect:<\/p>\n<p>on the skin: Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.<\/p>\n<p>on the eye: Strong caustic effect.<\/p>\n<p>Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.<\/p>\n<p>Additional toxicological information:<\/p>\n<p>The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations: Harmful<\/p>\n<p>Corrosive<\/p>\n<p>Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.<\/p>\n<p>Carcinogenic categories<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Viscosity: Dynamic: Kinematic:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not determined. Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Other information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>10 Stability and reactivity<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> LD\/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ATE (Acute Toxicity Estimate)<\/p>\n<p>Oral<\/p>\n<p>LD50<\/p>\n<p>1,111 mg\/kg<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> NTP (National Toxicology Program)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed. 11 Toxicological information<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 5)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>Waste treatment methods<\/p>\n<p>Recommendation:<\/p>\n<p>Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.<\/p>\n<p>Uncleaned packagings:<\/p>\n<p>Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 8)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>13 Disposal considerations<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>UN-Number<\/p>\n<p>DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1814<\/p>\n<p>UN proper shipping name<\/p>\n<p>DOT Potassium hydroxide, solution<\/p>\n<p>IMDG, IATA POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION<\/p>\n<p>Toxicity<\/p>\n<p>Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Behavior in environmental systems:<\/p>\n<p>Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Additional ecological information:<\/p>\n<p>General notes:<\/p>\n<p>Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water<\/p>\n<p>Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.<\/p>\n<p>Rinse off of bigger amounts into drains or the aquatic environment may lead to increased pH-values. A high pH- value harms aquatic organisms. In the dilution of the use-level the pH-value is considerably reduced, so that after the use of the product the aqueous waste, emptied into drains, is only low water-dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>Results of PBT and vPvB assessment<\/p>\n<p>PBT: Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>vPvB: Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Other adverse effects No further relevant information available. 12 Ecological information<\/p>\n<p>14 Transport information<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 5)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>Transport hazard class(es)<\/p>\n<p>DOT<\/p>\n<p>Class<\/p>\n<p>Label<\/p>\n<p>8 Corrosive substances<\/p>\n<p>8<\/p>\n<p>IMDG, IATA<\/p>\n<p>}<\/p>\n<p>Class<\/p>\n<p>Label<\/p>\n<p>8 Corrosive substances<\/p>\n<p>8<\/p>\n<p>Packing group<\/p>\n<p>DOT, IMDG, IATA<\/p>\n<p>II<\/p>\n<p>Environmental hazards:<\/p>\n<p>Marine pollutant:<\/p>\n<p>No<\/p>\n<p>Special precautions for user Warning: Corrosive substances<\/p>\n<p>Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 80<\/p>\n<p>EMS Number: F-A,S-B<\/p>\n<p>Segregation groups (SGG18) Alkalis<\/p>\n<p>Stowage Category A<\/p>\n<p>Segregation Code SG35 Stow \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdseparated from\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd SGG1-acids<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73\/78 and the IBC Code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Transport\/Additional information:<\/p>\n<p>DOT<\/p>\n<p>Quantity limitations<\/p>\n<p>On passenger aircraft\/rail: 1 L On cargo aircraft only: 30 L<\/p>\n<p>IMDG<\/p>\n<p>Limited quantities (LQ)<\/p>\n<p>Excepted quantities (EQ)<\/p>\n<p>1L<\/p>\n<p>Code: E2<\/p>\n<p>Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 ml<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> UN \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdModel Regulation\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>UN 1814 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, II<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Safety, health and environmental regulations\/legislation specific for the substance or mixture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 9)<\/p>\n<p>15 Regulatory information<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Sara<\/li>\n<li> Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Water<\/p>\n<p>ACTIVE<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>ACTIVE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazardous Air Pollutants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Proposition 65<\/li>\n<li> Chemicals known to cause cancer:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Carcinogenic categories<\/li>\n<li> EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> TLV (Threshold Limit Value)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<p>GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard pictograms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Signal word Danger<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard-determining components of labeling:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed.<\/p>\n<p>Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Precautionary statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling.<\/p>\n<p>Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Department issuing SDS: Environment protection department.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Date of preparation \/ last revision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Creation date for SDS: 09\/03\/2024<\/p>\n<p>Revision 1.0, 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Wear protective gloves\/protective clothing\/eye protection\/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center\/doctor if you feel unwell.<\/p>\n<p>If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately call a poison center\/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label).<\/p>\n<p>Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store locked up.<\/p>\n<p>Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.<\/p>\n<p>Dispose of contents\/container in accordance with local\/regional\/national\/international regulations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out. 16 Other information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Add to Wishlist<\/p>\n<p> Add to Wishlist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Potassium Hydroxide 45% Product identifier<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>SKU: RLS-SOL-P201<\/p>\n<p>Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturer\/Supplier:<\/p>\n<p>RLS Chemicals<\/p>\n<p>32 Main Reef Road<\/p>\n<p>Benrose, Johannesburg<\/p>\n<p>2094<\/p>\n<p>Emergency telephone number:<\/p>\n<p>Spill Tech: 086 100 0366<\/p>\n<p>Emergency: 010 448 3426<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Classification of the substance or mixture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Corrosive to Metals 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals.<\/p>\n<p>Skin Corrosion 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.<\/p>\n<p>Acute Toxicity \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Label elements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard pictograms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Signal word Danger<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard-determining components of labeling:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed.<\/p>\n<p>Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 2)<\/p>\n<p>1 Identification<\/p>\n<p>2 Hazard(s) identification<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potassium Hydroxide 45% Safety Data Sheet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p><strong>Precautionary statements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling.<\/p>\n<p>Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.<\/p>\n<p>Wear protective gloves\/protective clothing\/eye protection\/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center\/doctor if you feel unwell.<\/p>\n<p>If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately call a poison center\/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label).<\/p>\n<p>Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store locked up.<\/p>\n<p>Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.<\/p>\n<p>Dispose of contents\/container in accordance with local\/regional\/national\/international regulations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potassium Hydroxide 45% Classification system:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>NFPA ratings (scale 0 \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 4)<\/p>\n<p>Other hazards<\/p>\n<p>Results of PBT and vPvB assessment<\/p>\n<p>PBT: Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>vPvB: Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Chemical characterization: Mixtures<\/p>\n<p>Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.<\/p>\n<p>3 Composition\/information on ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Dangerous components:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>44.7% \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 45.3%<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Table of Nonhazardous Ingredients<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 7732-18-5<\/p>\n<p>Water<\/p>\n<p>55.3% \ufffd\ufffd\ufffd 54.7%<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 3)<\/p>\n<p>Page 3\/10<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>Description of first aid measures<\/p>\n<p>General information:<\/p>\n<p>Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.<\/p>\n<p>Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.<\/p>\n<p>After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.<\/p>\n<p>After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<p>After swallowing:<\/p>\n<p>Immediately call a doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Drink copious amounts of water and provide fresh air. Immediately call a doctor.<\/p>\n<p>Information for doctor:<\/p>\n<p>Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed<\/p>\n<p>No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Extinguishing media<\/p>\n<p>Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.<\/p>\n<p>Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture<\/p>\n<p>During heating or in case of fire poisonous gases are produced.<\/p>\n<p>Advice for firefighters<\/p>\n<p>Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.<\/p>\n<p>4 First-aid measures<\/p>\n<p>5 Fire-fighting measures<\/p>\n<p>6 Accidental release measures<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mount respiratory protective device.<\/p>\n<p>Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Environmental precautions:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Dilute with plenty of water.<\/p>\n<p>Do not allow to enter sewers\/ surface or ground water.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Use neutralizing agent.<\/p>\n<p>Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13. Ensure adequate ventilation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Reference to other sections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See Section 7 for information on safe handling.<\/p>\n<p>See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals<\/li>\n<li> PAC-1:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>0.18 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> PAC-2:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>2 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 4)<\/p>\n<p>Page 4\/10<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 3)<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 5)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potassium Hydroxide 45% Handling:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Precautions for safe handling<\/p>\n<p>Ensure good ventilation\/exhaustion at the workplace. Prevent formation of aerosols.<\/p>\n<p>Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep respiratory protective device available.<\/p>\n<p>Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities<\/p>\n<p><strong>Storage:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.<\/p>\n<p>Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.<\/p>\n<p>Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> PAC-3:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>54 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>7 Handling and storage<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see section 7.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Control parameters<\/li>\n<li> Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CAS: 1310-58-3 Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>REL<\/p>\n<p>TLV<\/p>\n<p>Ceiling limit value: 2 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>Ceiling limit value: 2 mg\/m\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.<\/p>\n<p>Exposure controls<\/p>\n<p>Personal protective equipment:<\/p>\n<p>General protective and hygienic measures:<\/p>\n<p>Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.<\/p>\n<p>Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Breathing equipment:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Protection of hands:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product\/ the substance\/ the preparation.<\/p>\n<p>Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product\/ the preparation\/ the chemical mixture.<\/p>\n<p>Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation 8 Exposure controls\/personal protection<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 4)<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 6)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>Information on basic physical and chemical properties<\/p>\n<p>General Information<\/p>\n<p>Appearance:<\/p>\n<p>Form: Solution<\/p>\n<p>Color: Clear<\/p>\n<p>Odor: Odorless<\/p>\n<p>Odor threshold: Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> pH-value at 20 \ufffd\ufffdC (68 \ufffd\ufffdF):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>12-14<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Change in condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Melting point\/Melting range: Boiling point\/Boiling range:<\/p>\n<p>Undetermined.<\/p>\n<p>Min. 112\ufffd\ufffdC<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Flash point:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not applicable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Flammability:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not applicable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Decomposition temperature:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Ignition temperature:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Product is not selfigniting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Danger of explosion:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Product does not present an explosion hazard.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Explosion limits: Lower:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Upper:<\/p>\n<p>Not determined. Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Vapor pressure at 20 \ufffd\ufffdC (68 \ufffd\ufffdF):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)<\/p>\n<p>Density at 20 \ufffd\ufffdC (68 \ufffd\ufffdF):<\/p>\n<p>Relative density<\/p>\n<p>Vapor density<\/p>\n<p>Evaporation rate<\/p>\n<p>Min. 1.45g\/cm\ufffd\ufffd<\/p>\n<p>Not determined.<\/p>\n<p>Not determined. Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Solubility in \/ Miscibility with Water:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fully miscible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Partition coefficient (n-octanol\/water): Not determined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Material of gloves<\/p>\n<p>The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.<\/p>\n<p>Penetration time of glove material<\/p>\n<p>The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.<\/p>\n<p>Eye protection:<\/p>\n<p>Body protection: Protective work clothing 9 Physical and chemical properties<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 5)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>Reactivity No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chemical stability<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thermal decomposition \/ conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.<\/p>\n<p>Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.<\/p>\n<p>Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.<\/p>\n<p>Information on toxicological effects<\/p>\n<p>Acute toxicity:<\/p>\n<p>Primary irritant effect:<\/p>\n<p>on the skin: Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.<\/p>\n<p>on the eye: Strong caustic effect.<\/p>\n<p>Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.<\/p>\n<p>Additional toxicological information:<\/p>\n<p>The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations: Harmful<\/p>\n<p>Corrosive<\/p>\n<p>Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.<\/p>\n<p>Carcinogenic categories<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Viscosity: Dynamic: Kinematic:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not determined. Not determined.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Other information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>10 Stability and reactivity<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> LD\/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ATE (Acute Toxicity Estimate)<\/p>\n<p>Oral<\/p>\n<p>LD50<\/p>\n<p>1,111 mg\/kg<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> NTP (National Toxicology Program)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed. 11 Toxicological information<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 5)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>Waste treatment methods<\/p>\n<p>Recommendation:<\/p>\n<p>Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.<\/p>\n<p>Uncleaned packagings:<\/p>\n<p>Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 8)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety &amp; Health Administration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>13 Disposal considerations<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>UN-Number<\/p>\n<p>DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1814<\/p>\n<p>UN proper shipping name<\/p>\n<p>DOT Potassium hydroxide, solution<\/p>\n<p>IMDG, IATA POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION<\/p>\n<p>Toxicity<\/p>\n<p>Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Behavior in environmental systems:<\/p>\n<p>Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>Additional ecological information:<\/p>\n<p>General notes:<\/p>\n<p>Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water<\/p>\n<p>Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Must not reach bodies of water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralized.<\/p>\n<p>Rinse off of bigger amounts into drains or the aquatic environment may lead to increased pH-values. A high pH- value harms aquatic organisms. In the dilution of the use-level the pH-value is considerably reduced, so that after the use of the product the aqueous waste, emptied into drains, is only low water-dangerous.<\/p>\n<p>Results of PBT and vPvB assessment<\/p>\n<p>PBT: Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>vPvB: Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Other adverse effects No further relevant information available. 12 Ecological information<\/p>\n<p>14 Transport information<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. of page 5)<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>Transport hazard class(es)<\/p>\n<p>DOT<\/p>\n<p>Class<\/p>\n<p>Label<\/p>\n<p>8 Corrosive substances<\/p>\n<p>8<\/p>\n<p>IMDG, IATA<\/p>\n<p>}<\/p>\n<p>Class<\/p>\n<p>Label<\/p>\n<p>8 Corrosive substances<\/p>\n<p>8<\/p>\n<p>Packing group<\/p>\n<p>DOT, IMDG, IATA<\/p>\n<p>II<\/p>\n<p>Environmental hazards:<\/p>\n<p>Marine pollutant:<\/p>\n<p>No<\/p>\n<p>Special precautions for user Warning: Corrosive substances<\/p>\n<p>Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 80<\/p>\n<p>EMS Number: F-A,S-B<\/p>\n<p>Segregation groups (SGG18) Alkalis<\/p>\n<p>Stowage Category A<\/p>\n<p>Segregation Code SG35 Stow \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdseparated from\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd SGG1-acids<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73\/78 and the IBC Code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not applicable.<\/p>\n<p>Transport\/Additional information:<\/p>\n<p>DOT<\/p>\n<p>Quantity limitations<\/p>\n<p>On passenger aircraft\/rail: 1 L On cargo aircraft only: 30 L<\/p>\n<p>IMDG<\/p>\n<p>Limited quantities (LQ)<\/p>\n<p>Excepted quantities (EQ)<\/p>\n<p>1L<\/p>\n<p>Code: E2<\/p>\n<p>Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 ml Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 ml<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> UN \ufffd\ufffd\ufffdModel Regulation\ufffd\ufffd\ufffd:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>UN 1814 POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION, 8, II<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Safety, health and environmental regulations\/legislation specific for the substance or mixture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>No further relevant information available.<\/p>\n<p>(Contd. on page 9)<\/p>\n<p>15 Regulatory information<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Sara<\/li>\n<li> Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Water<\/p>\n<p>ACTIVE<\/p>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<p>ACTIVE<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazardous Air Pollutants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Proposition 65<\/li>\n<li> Chemicals known to cause cancer:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Carcinogenic categories<\/li>\n<li> EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> TLV (Threshold Limit Value)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>None of the ingredients is listed.<\/p>\n<p>GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard pictograms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Signal word Danger<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard-determining components of labeling:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Potassium Hydroxide<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Hazard statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed.<\/p>\n<p>Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Precautionary statements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling.<\/p>\n<p>Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.<\/p>\n<p>Safety Data Sheet<\/p>\n<p>acc. to OSHA HCS<\/p>\n<p>Printing date 13\/05\/2025 Reviewed on 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Trade name: Potassium Hydroxide 45% Solution<\/p>\n<p>59.1.18<\/p>\n<p>*<\/p>\n<p>This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Department issuing SDS: Environment protection department.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> Date of preparation \/ last revision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Creation date for SDS: 09\/03\/2024<\/p>\n<p>Revision 1.0, 13\/05\/2025<\/p>\n<p>Wear protective gloves\/protective clothing\/eye protection\/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center\/doctor if you feel unwell.<\/p>\n<p>If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.<\/p>\n<p>Immediately call a poison center\/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label).<\/p>\n<p>Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. 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