Potassium Hydroxide Solution in Ethanol, 0.5M, Fisher Chemical™

Product Identifier

• Potassium hydroxide 0.5M in Ethanol Volumetric Solution (VL 267)

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use to extinguish.
• P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to .