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Table showing details for potassium hydroxide*
potassium hydroxide*
 >4M (24%)
Tch
1
2
-
-
5
-
-
8

DHS

CW  

Hazardous Chemical
II 1814
1310-58-3
Extremely corrosive to skin and eyes. Toxic if ingested.
Use eye and skin protection when splashes can occur. More corrosive to eyes than acid (acid denatures water-soluble proteins, forming a slightly protective film; alkali does not). Wear safety glasses.

Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer).

14

See also ALKALIS, STRONG.

Other concentrations: