Safety Data Sheet

Caustic Potash
Revision 3, Date 31 Jul 18
1. IDENTIFICATION

Product Name Caustic Potash

Other Names Lye; Potassium hydrate
Uses Cleaning/washing agents and additives; Flotation agents; pH regulation; lubricants and additives; bleaching agents;
Laboratory chemical; Electroplating; Process regulators.
Chemical Family No Data Available
Chemical Formula KOH
Chemical Name Potassium hydroxide
Product Description No Data Available

Contact Details of the Supplier of this Safety Data Sheet

Organisation Location Telephone
Redox Ltd 2 Swettenham Road +61-2-97333000
Minto NSW 2566
Australia

Redox Ltd 11 Mayo Road +64-9-2506222

Wiri Auckland 2104
New Zealand

Redox Inc. 3960 Paramount Boulevard +1-424-675-3200

Suite 107
Lakewood CA 90712
USA
Redox Chemicals Sdn Bhd Level 2, No. 8, Jalan Sapir 33/7 +60-3-5614-2111
Seksyen 33, Shah Alam Premier Industrial Park
40400 Shah Alam
Sengalor, Malaysia

Emergency Contact Details

For emergencies only; DO NOT contact these companies for general product advice.
Organisation Location Telephone
Poisons Information Centre Westmead NSW 1800-251525
131126
Chemcall Australia 1800-127406
+64-4-9179888
Chemcall Malaysia +64-4-9179888

Chemcall New Zealand 0800-243622

+64-4-9179888
National Poisons Centre New Zealand 0800-764766

CHEMTREC USA & Canada 1-800-424-9300 CN723420

+1-703-527-3887

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 6

Globally Harmonised System

Redox Ltd Australia New Zealand Malaysia

Corporate Office Sydney Phone +61 2 9733 3000 Adelaide Auckland Kuala Lumpur
Locked Bag 15 Minto NSW 2566 Australia Fax +61 2 9733 3111 Brisbane Christchurch USA
2 Swettenham Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia E-mail sydney@redox.com Melbourne Hawke’s Bay Los Angeles
All Deliveries: 4 Holmes Road Minto NSW 2566 Australia Web www.redox.com Perth UK Oakland
ABN 92 000 762 345 Sydney London Mexico
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Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard Categories Corrosive to Metals - Category 1

Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1

Pictograms

Signal Word Danger

Hazard Statements H290 May be corrosive to metals.

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements Prevention P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Response P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
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 or doctor/physician.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national /
international regulations.

National Transport Commission (Australia)

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Dangerous Goods Classification Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods
by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

HSNO Classifications Health 6.1C Substances that are acutely toxic- Toxic
Hazards
8.1A Substances that are corrosive to metals
8.2B Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue UN PGII
8.3A Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue
Environmental 9.1D Substances that are slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or are otherwise
Hazards designed for biocidal action
9.3B Substances that are ecotoxic to terrestrial vertebrates

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3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredients
Chemical Entity Formula CAS Number Proportion
Potassium hydroxide KOH 1310-58-3 <=100 %

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Description of necessary measures according to routes of exposure

Swallowed IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth, then drink plenty of water. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a Poison Centre
or doctor/physician for advice. Keep victim calm and warm - Obtain immediate medical care. Never give anything by
mouth to an unconscious person.
Eye IF IN EYES: Immediately flush eyes with running water for several minutes, holding eyelids open and occasionally
lifting the upper and lower lids. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing for at least 15
minutes. Immediately call a Poison Centre or doctor/physician for advice - Obtain immediate medical care.
Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Flush skin and hair with running water
for at least 15 minutes. For gross contamination, drench contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before
removing clothes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. Immediately call a Poison
Centre or doctor/physician for advice. In case of burns, cover with a clean, dry dressing - Obtain immediate medical
care.
Inhaled IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a
Poison Centre or doctor/physician for advice. Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing - Do not use direct mouth-
to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; use alternative respiratory method or proper respiratory
device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Keep victim calm and warm - Obtain immediate medical care.
Advice to Doctor Symptoms may be delayed - Medical observation and assessment is recommended for all exposures. Treat
symptomatically. Ensure that attending medical personnel are aware of the identity and nature of the product(s)
involved, and take precautions to protect themselves.
Medical Conditions Aggravated May aggravate pre-existing eye, skin and respiratory conditions (including asthma and other breathing disorders).
by Exposure

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

General Measures If safe to do so, move undamaged containers from fire area. Cool containers with water spray until well after fire is
out. Avoid getting water inside containers.
Flammability Conditions Non-combustible; Material does not burn.
Extinguishing Media If material is involved in a fire, use dry chemical, Carbon dioxide (CO2), foam or water spray for extinction - Do not
use water jets.
Fire and Explosion Hazard Risk of violent reaction or explosion: Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Contact with moisture
or water may generate sufficient heat to ignite combustible materials. Containers may explode when heated.
Hazardous Products of Fire or heat will produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases, including Potassium oxides.
Combustion
Special Fire Fighting Contain runoff from fire control water or dilution water - Runoff may be toxic and/or corrosive and pollute waterways.
Instructions
Personal Protective Equipment Liquid-tight chemical protective clothing (splash suit) in combination with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
should be worn.
Flash Point No Data Available
Lower Explosion Limit No Data Available
Upper Explosion Limit No Data Available
Auto Ignition Temperature No Data Available
Hazchem Code 2W

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

General Response Procedure Ventilate enclosed spaces before entering. ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames). Do
not touch or walk through spilled material. Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust; Prevent contact with eyes, skin
and clothing.
Clean Up Procedures Collect material (sweep or vacuum up) and place it into suitable containers for later disposal (see SECTION 13).
Containment Stop leak if safe to do so – Prevent entry into waterways, drains or confined areas. Prevent dust cloud. Cover with dry
earth, sand or other non-combustible material followed by a plastic sheet to minimise spreading or contact with rain.
Do NOT get water inside containers.
Decontamination Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
Environmental Precautionary Spillages and decontamination runoff should be prevented from entering drains and watercourses.
Measures
Evacuation Criteria Spill or leak area should be isolated immediately. Keep unauthorised personnel away. Keep upwind and to higher
ground. Large spill: Consider initial downwind evacuation of areas within at least 250 m; Immediately contact Police
or Fire Brigade.
Personal Precautionary Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing (see SECTION 8).
Measures Large spill: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and chemical splash suit.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling Safety showers and eyewash facilities should be provided within the immediate work area for emergency use. Ensure
adequate ventilation (local exhaust or respiratory protection required). Handle in accordance with good industrial
hygiene and safety practice. Avoid dust formation. Do not breathe dust; Prevent contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection (see SECTION 8). To avoid violent reaction,
ALWAYS add material to water and NEVER water to material. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place, in an area having corrosion-resistant concrete floor. Keep container
tightly closed - Check regularly for spills. Avoid exposure to moisture/humidity. Avoid exposure to air. Keep away
from food, feedstuffs and incompatible materials (see SECTION 10). Store locked up.
Container Keep only in the original container or corrosive resistant container/container with a resistant inner liner.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

General SUBSTANCE: Potassium hydroxide (CAS No. 1310-58-3):

- Safe Work Australia Exposure Standard: TWA = 2 mg/m3 (Peak limitation).
- New Zealand WES: TWA = 2 mg/m3 (Ceiling).
- NIOSH REL: TWA = 2 mg/m3 (Ceiling).
Exposure Limits No Data Available
Biological Limits No information available.
Engineering Measures A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local
exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source,
preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Personal Protection Equipment - Respiratory protection: Wear respiratory protection in case of inadequate ventilation or if an inhalation risk exists.
Recommended: Full-face particle respirator (filter type N100 or P3) as a backup to engineering controls. If the
respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components
tested and approved under appropriate government standards.
- Eye/face protection: Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact. Recommended: Chemical goggles or
Face-shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards.
- Hand protection: Wear protective gloves. Recommended (full/splash contact): Impervious gloves, e.g. Nitrile rubber
(Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm; Break through time: 480 min).
- Skin/body protection: Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Recommended:
Overalls, safety shoes. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and
amount of the hazardous substance(s) at the specific workplace.
Special Hazards Precaustions No information available.
Work Hygienic Practices Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Wash
contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State Solid

Appearance Deliquescent solid; lumps, rods, sticks, pellets, flakes
Odour Odourless
Colour Colourless, white, off-white or slightly yellow
pH 13.5 0.1 M soln.
Vapour Pressure 1 mmHg (@ 714 °C)
Relative Vapour Density No Data Available
Boiling Point 1,324 °C
Melting Point 380 °C
Freezing Point No Data Available
Solubility 110 g/100 ml water - Soluble in ethanol 25°C
Specific Gravity 2.04 (Water = 1)
Flash Point No Data Available
Auto Ignition Temp No Data Available
Evaporation Rate No Data Available
Bulk Density No Data Available
Corrosion Rate No Data Available
Decomposition Temperature No Data Available
Density 2.04 g/cm3
Specific Heat No Data Available
Molecular Weight 56.10 g/mol
Net Propellant Weight No Data Available
Octanol Water Coefficient No Data Available
Particle Size No Data Available
Partition Coefficient No Data Available
Saturated Vapour Concentration No Data Available
Vapour Temperature No Data Available
Viscosity No Data Available
Volatile Percent No Data Available
VOC Volume No Data Available
Additional Characteristics Deliquescent - Rapidly absorbs Carbon dioxide and water from air.
Potential for Dust Explosion No information available.
Fast or Intensely Burning No information available.
Characteristics
Flame Propagation or Burning No information available.
Rate of Solid Materials
Non-Flammables That Could Contact with moisture or water may generate sufficient heat to ignite combustible materials.
Contribute Unusual Hazards to a
Fire
Properties That May Initiate or Non-combustible; Material does not burn.
Contribute to Fire Intensity
Reactions That Release Gases Fire or heat will produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases, including Potassium oxides.
or Vapours
Release of Invisible Flammable Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
Vapours and Gases

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

General Information The substance is a strong base, it reacts violently with acid and is corrosive in moist air to metals such as zinc,
aluminium, tin and lead, evolving flammable hydrogen gas. Reacts with ammonium salts to produce ammonia and
causing fire hazard. Attacks some forms of plastics, rubber or coatings. Rapidly absorbs carbon dioxide and water
from air. Contact with moisture or water will generate heat.
Chemical Stability This material is stable under recommended storage at normal temperature and pressure.
Conditions to Avoid Avoid dust formation. Avoid exposure to moisture/humidity. Avoid exposure to air. Avoid contact with organic
materials.
Materials to Avoid Incompatible/reactive with strong acids, water, metals (when wet), ammonium salts, halogenated hydrocarbons,
maleic anhydride.
Hazardous Decomposition Fire or heat will produce irritating, toxic and/or corrosive gases, including Potassium oxides.
Products
Hazardous Polymerisation Will not occur.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

General Information - Acute toxicity: Harmful if swallowed; Corrosive to the gastrointestinal tract, causing abdominal pain, burning
sensation, perforation of upper and lower gastrointestinal tissues, shock or collapse.
- Skin corrosion/irritation: Causes severe skin burns; Corrosive to skin, causing redness, pain, blisters, liquefaction of
skin and damage to underlying tissues, deep and painful wounds.
- Eye damage/irritation: Causes serious eye damage; Corrosive to eyes, causing redness, pain, blurred vision, severe
deep burns; Can result in permanent injury, blindness.
- Respiratory/skin sensitisation: Not considered to be a skin sensitiser.
- Germ cell mutagenicity: Chronic, systemic health effects are not expected.
- Carcinogenicity: Chronic, systemic health effects are not expected.
- Reproductive toxicity: Chronic, systemic health effects are not expected.
- STOT (single exposure): Corrosive to the respiratory tract, causing burning sensation, cough, sore throat, laboured
breathing, shortness of breath, possible pulmonary edema. Symptoms may be delayed.
- STOT (repeated exposure): Chronic, systemic health effects are not expected. Prolonged or repeat skin exposures
can result in dermatitis.
- Aspiration toxicity: No information available.
Acute
Ingestion Acute toxicity (Oral):
- LD50, Rats: 273 - 1,230 mg/kg bw.
Carcinogen Category None

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Aquatic toxicity:

- LC50, Fish (Gambusia affinis): 80 mg/l (96 h).
- EC50, Crustacea (Daphnia magna): 660 mg/l (48 h).
- EC50, Algae (Nitscheria linearis): 1,337 mg/l (120 h).
Persistence/Degradability This material is believed to exist in the disassociated state in the environment.
Mobility Not expected to be absorbed in soil due to its dissociation properties and high water solubility.
Environmental Fate This material is alkaline and may raise the pH of surface waters with low buffering capacity. Harmful to aquatic life -
Prevent entry into drains and waterways.
Bioaccumulation Potential Not expected to bioconcentrate in organisms.
Environmental Impact No Data Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

General Information Dispose of contents/container via a licensed disposal company and in accordance with local/regional/national

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regulations.
- Waste treatment method(s): Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical
incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Special Precautions for Land Fill Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Land Transport (Australia)

ADG Code

Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Class 8 Corrosive Substances
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
EPG 37 Toxic And/Or Corrosive Substances Non-Combustible
UN Number 1813
Hazchem 2W
Pack Group II
Special Provision No Data Available

Land Transport (Malaysia)

ADR Code

Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Class 8 Corrosive Substances
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
EPG 37 Toxic And/Or Corrosive Substances Non-Combustible
UN Number 1813
Hazchem 2W
Pack Group II
Special Provision No Data Available

Land Transport (New Zealand)

NZS5433

Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Class 8 Corrosive Substances
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
EPG 37 Toxic And/Or Corrosive Substances Non-Combustible
UN Number 1813
Hazchem 2W
Pack Group II
Special Provision No Data Available

Land Transport (United States of America)

US DOT

Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Class 8 Corrosive Substances
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
ERG 154 Substances - Toxic and/or Corrosive (Non-Combustible)
UN Number 1813

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Hazchem 2W
Pack Group II
Special Provision No Data Available

Sea Transport
IMDG Code

Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Class 8 Corrosive Substances
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
UN Number 1813
Hazchem 2W
Pack Group II
Special Provision No Data Available
EMS F-A, S-B
Marine Pollutant No

Air Transport
IATA DGR

Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, SOLID

Class 8 Corrosive Substances
Subsidiary Risk(s) No Data Available
UN Number 1813
Hazchem 2W
Pack Group II
Special Provision No Data Available

National Transport Commission (Australia)

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Dangerous Goods Classification Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods
by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

General Information No Data Available

Poisons Schedule (Aust) Schedule 6

Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)

Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015

Approval Code HSR001546

National/Regional Inventories

Australia (AICS) Listed

Canada (DSL) Not Determined

Canada (NDSL) Not Determined

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China (IECSC) Not Determined

Europe (EINECS) 215-181-3

Europe (REACh) Not Determined

Japan (ENCS/METI) Not Determined

Korea (KECI) Not Determined

Malaysia (EHS Register) Not Determined

New Zealand (NZIoC) Listed

Philippines (PICCS) Not Determined

Switzerland (Giftliste 1) Not Determined

Switzerland (Inventory of Notified Not Determined

Substances)

Taiwan (NCSR) Not Determined

USA (TSCA) Not Determined

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Related Product Codes CAPOTA0600, CAPOTA0700, CAPOTA0800, CAPOTA0900, CAPOTA0950, CAPOTA1000, CAPOTA1001,
CAPOTA1002, CAPOTA1003, CAPOTA1004, CAPOTA1005, CAPOTA1006, CAPOTA1007, CAPOTA1008,
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Revision 3
Revision Date 31 Jul 2018
Key/Legend < Less Than
> Greater Than
AICS Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
atm Atmosphere
CAS Chemical Abstracts Service (Registry Number)
cm² Square Centimetres
CO2 Carbon Dioxide

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COD Chemical Oxygen Demand

deg C (°C) Degrees Celcius
EPA (New Zealand) Environmental Protection Authority of New Zealand
deg F (°F) Degrees Farenheit
g Grams
g/cm³ Grams per Cubic Centimetre
g/l Grams per Litre
HSNO Hazardous Substance and New Organism
IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health
immiscible Liquids are insoluable in each other.
inHg Inch of Mercury
inH2O Inch of Water
K Kelvin
kg Kilogram
kg/m³ Kilograms per Cubic Metre
lb Pound
LC50 LC stands for lethal concentration. LC50 is the concentration of a material in air which causes the death of
50% (one half) of a group of test animals. The material is inhaled over a set period of time, usually 1 or 4 hours.
LD50 LD stands for Lethal Dose. LD50 is the amount of a material, given all at once, which causes the death of 50%
(one half) of a group of test animals.
ltr or L Litre
m³ Cubic Metre
mbar Millibar
mg Milligram
mg/24H Milligrams per 24 Hours
mg/kg Milligrams per Kilogram
mg/m³ Milligrams per Cubic Metre
Misc or Miscible Liquids form one homogeneous liquid phase regardless of the amount of either component
present.
mm Millimetre
mmH2O Millimetres of Water
mPa.s Millipascals per Second
N/A Not Applicable
NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
NOHSC National Occupational Heath and Safety Commission
OECD Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Oz Ounce
PEL Permissible Exposure Limit
Pa Pascal
ppb Parts per Billion
ppm Parts per Million
ppm/2h Parts per Million per 2 Hours
ppm/6h Parts per Million per 6 Hours
psi Pounds per Square Inch
R Rankine
RCP Reciprocal Calculation Procedure
STEL Short Term Exposure Limit
TLV Threshold Limit Value
tne Tonne
TWA Time Weighted Average
ug/24H Micrograms per 24 Hours
UN United Nations
wt Weight

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