Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 50%
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 1310-58-3 Check regulations →
- EC Number
- 215-181-3 Check regulations →
Identified Uses
Industrial Chemical
Manufacturers & Suppliers
GELPKE & BATE LIMITED
manufacturer
Camomile House, Kings Cross Lane, South Nutfield, Redhill, Surrey RH1 5NG
01737 822244
Emergency Contacts
National Chemical Emergency Centre
01865-407333
24 hours
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
GHS Pictograms
GHS01
GHS02
GHS03
GHS05
GHS06
Hazard Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE EC: 215-181-3 | 1310-58-3 | 50% | Yes |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
Remove to fresh air.
Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash affected skin with soap and water.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Immediately give large quantities of water to drink. Prevent vomiting if possible.
Immediate Medical Attention
Seek medical treatment when anyone has symptoms apparently due to swallowing, inhalation or contact with skin or eyes. Obtain medical attention.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Fog - in the absence of fog a fine spray may be used.
Do not use water jet.
Corrosive. Contact with liquid causes skinburns and severe damage to eyes. Heating will cause pressure rise with risk of bursting and subsequent explosion. Decomposes in a fire giving off toxic fumes. Reacts violently with water.
Keep container(s) cool by spraying with water if exposed to fire.
Firefighter Protection
Full protective clothing including Breathing apparatus.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Prevent liquid entering sewers, basements and workpits.
Contain leaking liquid with sand or earth; consult an expert.
Materials: sand or earth
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Similar products with comparable safety profiles
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Avoid contact with: Water. Avoid contact with: Aluminium Tin, Zinc and alloys containing these metals. Avoid contact with: Leather and Wool. Ensure eye wash bottle with clean water is readily available. Wash hands and face before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Keep containers tightly closed away from foodstuffs, water, acids and chlorinated hydrocarbons.
Wash hands and face before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
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 at normal conditions
Never add water to product. Avoid overheating on storage.
Zinc, Tin, Aluminium, and alloys containing these metals., Avoid contact with: Leather, Wool Direct contact with water.
None under normal use.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
12.2 Persistence and degradability
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
12.4 Mobility in soil
12.1 Toxicity
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
Send to a registered waste disposal site using the services of a Registered Waste Disposal Contractor.
Send to a registered waste disposal site using the services of a Registered Waste Disposal Contractor.
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- 1814
- Shipping Name
- Potassium Hydroxide, Solution.
- Transport Class
- 8
- Packing Group
- II
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
Classification according to European directive on classification of hazardous preparations 90/492/EEC
Contains: 50.00% Potassium Hydroxide. Specific Concentration Limits: 25% ≥ Conc C; R22 R35. 5% ≥ Conc < 25% C; R35. 2% ≥ Conc < 5% C; R34. 0.5% ≥ Conc < 2% Xi; R36/38.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 50%?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 50%?
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 50% is a liquid .
What is POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 50% used for?
Industrial Chemical
What are the hazard statements for POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 50%?
This substance has 8 hazard statements:
- H241: This product can react EXPLOSIVELY with acids, aldehydes and many other organic chemicals. Follow the above mixing procedures and add product very carefully while constantly stirring.
- H260: Most important hazards: This product can react violently with water giving exothermic reactions, therefore always mix wearing protective clothing.
- H260: NEVER add water to the product.
- H271: If product is added too rapidly or without stirring and becomes concentrated at bottom of vessel, excessive heat could be generated resulting in boiling and splattering.
- H290: This product is corrosive to tin, aluminium, zinc, alloys containing these materials and will react violently with these metals in powder form.
- H314: Specific hazards: It is destructive to tissues and eyes, causing severe burns.
- H331: Hazardous Carbon Monoxide gas can form upon contact with food and beverage products in enclosed spaces and can cause death. Follow appropriate tank entry procedures.
- ALWAYS add product to lukewarm water slowly and with constant stirring to ensure product is being completely dissolved as it is added.
What is the melting point of POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE SOLUTION 50%?
The melting point is 4 °C and the boiling point is 143 °C.