Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Caustic Potash, Caustic Potash Flake, Caustic Potash Walnut, Caustic Potash 90%, Caustic Potash Briquettes 90%
- Chemical Name
- Potassium Hydroxide, Solid
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
Identified Uses
Chemical manufacturing, fertilizer, batteries, soaps
Manufacturers & Suppliers
ASHTA Chemicals Inc.
manufacturer
P.O. Box 858, Ashtabula Ohio 44005
(440) 997-5221
Emergency Contacts
CHEMTREC
(800) 424-9300
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS05
GHS07
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
CONCENTRATION: >90% potassium hydroxide (balance is moisture)
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium Hydroxide | 1310-58-3 | 90% | Yes |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give humidified air. Give oxygen but only by a certified physician. If breathing stops, provide artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
Immediately take off all contaminated clothing. Wash off IMMEDIATELY with plenty of water for at least 15-20 minutes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing separately before reuse. Destroy or thoroughly clean contaminated shoes.
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Give plenty of water to drink. Consult a physician.
Immediate Medical Attention
Get medical attention immediately for inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, and ingestion.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Reacts with metals (aluminum, brass, copper, zinc, etc.) to generate flammable hydrogen gas, which then may cause fire and explosion.
Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Firefighter Protection
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
Recover as much material as possible into containers for disposal.
Related Products
Similar products with comparable safety profiles
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Potassium carbonate ≥98 %
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Caustic Soda Solution 50%, Membrane Grade
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Potassium hydroxide, pellets Ph. Eur.
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Calcium hydroxide ≥95 %, Ph.Eur., USP, BP
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
This material generates considerable amounts of heat when added to water. Keep container tightly closed. Spillage, when wet can be slippery. Potassium hydroxide is very hygroscopic and will become wet upon sitting in open moist air.
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Store at temperatures not exceeding 40°C/104°F.
Wash thoroughly with water.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
Stable under normal condition.
Initiates or catalyzes violent reactions of acetaldehyde, acrolein or acrylonitrile.
Hazardous polymerization will generally not occur.
Exposure to air can form potassium carbonate.
Organic chemicals, nitrocarbons, halocarbons and certain metals or alloys (aluminum, brass, copper, zinc, etc.). Oxidizing agents, acids. Trichlorethylene will react to form dichloracetylene, which is spontaneously flammable.
When KOH and certain metals (aluminum, brass, copper, zinc, etc.) react, hydrogen is generated which can be flammable or explosive.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
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Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
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Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- 1813
- Shipping Name
- Potassium Hydroxide, solid
- Transport Class
- 8
- Packing Group
- II
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Caustic Potash, Caustic Potash Flake, Caustic Potash Walnut, Caustic Potash 90%, Caustic Potash Briquettes 90%?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of Caustic Potash, Caustic Potash Flake, Caustic Potash Walnut, Caustic Potash 90%, Caustic Potash Briquettes 90%?
Caustic Potash, Caustic Potash Flake, Caustic Potash Walnut, Caustic Potash 90%, Caustic Potash Briquettes 90% is a solid appearing as whitish flake, walnut, pieces, etc. . It has no odor odor.
What is Caustic Potash, Caustic Potash Flake, Caustic Potash Walnut, Caustic Potash 90%, Caustic Potash Briquettes 90% used for?
Chemical manufacturing, fertilizer, batteries, soaps
What are the hazard statements for Caustic Potash, Caustic Potash Flake, Caustic Potash Walnut, Caustic Potash 90%, Caustic Potash Briquettes 90%?
This substance has 4 hazard statements:
- H301: Toxic if swallowed.
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- H318: Causes serious eye damage.
- H402: Harmful to aquatic life.
What is the melting point of Caustic Potash, Caustic Potash Flake, Caustic Potash Walnut, Caustic Potash 90%, Caustic Potash Briquettes 90%?
The melting point is 361°C and the boiling point is 1,320°C.