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Table showing details for potassium hydroxide*
Chemical	Category & User Codes	DG Class	DG PG	UN CAS No	Guidance notes
potassium hydroxide* . . . solid caustic potash	11-12 1 2 - - 5 - -	8 DHS CW Hazardous Chemical	III	1813 1310-58-3	Extremely corrosive to skin and eyes; releases heat on addition of the solid to water. Extremely 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). Toxic if ingested. Hydroscopic, absorbs water from the air. Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer). 14 See also alkalis, strong and Appendix F.

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