POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (KOH) 10%

Company name

thermo fisher scientific

Signal word

WARNING!

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WARNING! Emergency Overview May be fatal if swallowed. Causes respiratory tract burns. Causes skin and eye burns. Corrosive Appearance Clear, colorless solution Physical State Liquid odor No information available Target Organs Eyes, Skin, Respiratory system OSHA Regulatory Status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Potential health effects

Acute Effects

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes Causes burns Skin Causes burns Inhalation Corrosive to respiratory system Ingestion Ingestion causes burns of the upper digestive and respiratory tracts

Potential chronic health

Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause skin irritation and/or dermatitis and sensitization of susceptible persons. Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Preexisting eye disorders. Kidney disorders. Skin disorders.