Potassium hydroxide

Remove to fresh air. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Drink plenty of water.

Symptoms: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation

CO₂, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.

Water.

The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas.

Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system. Should not be released into the environment.

Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal.

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosives area. Store under an inert atmosphere.

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Protective gloves. Glove material: Natural rubber, Nitrile rubber, Neoprene, PVC. Breakthrough time: See manufacturers recommendations. EU standard: EN 374. (minimum requirement)

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. Large scale/emergency use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask:- Particle filtering: EN149:2001

Long sleeved clothing.

Prevent product from entering drains.

Hygroscopic. Air sensitive.

Yes

Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.

Incompatible products. Excess heat. Exposure to air. Exposure to moist air or water.

Strong oxidizing agents. Acids. Acid chlorides. Acid anhydrides. Ketones. Peroxides. Water. Metals.

Hydrogen. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Potassium oxides.

Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

Dispose of in accordance with the European Directives on waste and hazardous waste. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.

No special precautions required.

No special precautions required.

No special precautions required.