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CAS #
% by Weight
Potassium hydroxide
1310-58-3
3.3
Water
7732-18-5
0.4
Methyl alcohol
67-56-1
97.3
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Potassium hydroxide: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 273 mg/kg [Rat]. 365 mg/kg [Rat]. 388 mg/
kg [Rat]. Methyl alcohol: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 5628 mg/kg [Rat.]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 15800 mg/kg [Rabbit.]. VAPOR
(LC50): Acute: 64000 ppm 4 hour(s) [Rat.].
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: PROVEN [Methyl alcohol] The substance is toxic to
lungs, mucous membranes, the nervous system, the reproductive system. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance
can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and
severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent
attacks of bronchial infection. Repeated or prolonged inhalation of vapors may lead to chronic respiratory irritation.
Explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition
and flash back. When heated to decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. CAUTION: MAY BURN WITH NEAR
INVISIBLE FLAME (Methyl alcohol)
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not available.
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