Potassium or sodium hydroxide
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE / SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE / SODIUM HYDROXIDE
Chemical name
Potassium or sodium hydroxide
Product type
Maximum concentration
(a) 5% (b) 2% (General use) and 4.5% (Professional use) Entry 15d: 1,5%
Other restrictions
(b)
1. General use
2. Professional use
(c) up to pH 12.7
(d) up to pH 11
15 d Contains alcakali, Avoid contact with eyes
Keep out of reach of chindren ans Read directions for use carefully
Warnings
(a) Contains alkali
Avoid contact with eyes
Can cause blindness
Keep out of reach of children
(b) 1. Contains alkali
Avoid contact with eyes
Can cause blindness
Keep out of reach of children
2. For professional use only
Avoid contact with eyes
Can cause blindness
(c) Keep out of reach of children
Avoid contact with eyes
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EU) 2016/622
Identified ingredients
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE
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