--- title: SDS - GT pH Up - 230109 canonical: https://fernland.com.au/documents/172/ dateModified: 2026-08-03 01:12:07 summary: Safety Data Sheet type: sds --- # SDS - GT pH Up - 230109 > Safety Data Sheet Page 1/6 SAFETY DATA SHEET According to Safe Work Australia Revision: 09.01.2023 1. IDENTIFICATION: PRODUCT IDENTIFIER AND CHEMICAL IDENTITY Product Name: HYDROPONIC pH UP Other Means of Identification: Mixture Recommended Use of the Chemical and Restriction on Use: pH adjustment of nutrient solutions Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. [Diagram: Exclamation mark symbol] Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Signal Word Danger Hazard Statements H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Precautionary Statements P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P330 Rinse mouth. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P405 Store locked up. (Contd. on page 2) *** Page 2/6 SAFETY DATA SHEET According to Safe Work Australia Revision: 09.01.2023 Product Name: HYDROPONIC pH UP (Contd. of page 1) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations. 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Chemical Characterization: Mixtures Description: Mixture of substances listed below with nonhazardous additions. Hazardous Components: | CAS No | Component | Classification | Concentration | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | -3 | Potassium hydroxide | Skin Corr. 1A, H314; Acute Tox. 4, H302 | 50% | 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if breathing problems develop. Skin Contact: In case of skin contact, remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with water and soap. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur. Eye Contact: In case of eye contact, immediately hold eyelids open and rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur. Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Give plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms Caused by Exposure: Inhalation: Causes burning sensation to the respiratory tract, shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, laryngitis, pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Skin Contact: Causes severe burns (with delayed tissue destruction), redness and pain. Eye Contact: Causes eye burns, redness and pain. Ingestion: Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting and possible death. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical: Reacts violently with halogens, nitro compounds, magnesium, azides. Contact with aluminum, tin and zinc liberates hydrogen gas. Contact with nitromethane and other similar nitro compounds causes formation of shocksensitive salts. Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Fire Fighters: Wear Safe Work Australia approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool. If water is used, use in abindenceto control heat and acid buildup. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment and Emergency Procedures: Wear Safe Work Australia approved respiratory protection, chemical resistant gloves, protective clothing and safety boots. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe vapours. Ensure adequate ventilation. Environmental Precautions: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses. (Contd. on page 3) *** Page 3/6 SAFETY DATA SHEET According to Safe Work Australia Revision: 09.01.2023 Product Name: HYDROPONIC pH UP (Contd. of page 2) Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Stop leak if safe to do so and absorb spill with sand, earth, vermiculite or some other absorbent material. Collect the spilled material and place into a suitable container for disposal. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling: Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation of vapours. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Food, beverages and tobacco products should not be stored or consumed where this material is in use. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use. Provide eyewash fountains and safety showers in close proximity to points of potential exposure. Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Keep away from water, light metals, alkali metals, metals, organic materials, copper, halogens, nitro compounds, magnesium, azides, aluminum, tin, zinc, nitromethane and other similar nitro compounds. Inspect regularly for damages or leaks. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Standards: -3 Potassium hydroxide NES TWA: 2 mg/m³ Peak limitation: 2 mg/m³ Engineering Controls: Provide sufficient mechanical (general and/or local exhaust) ventilation to maintain exposure below the limits. Respiratory Protection: Use a Safe Work Australia approved air-purifying vapour respirator under conditions where exposure to the substance is apparent (e.g. generation of high concentrations of mist or vapour, inadequate ventilation, development of respiratory tract irritation) and engineering controls are not feasible. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information. Skin Protection: PVC, PVA, nitrile, neoprene, rubber or vinyl gloves. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2161 for more information. When selecting gloves for use against certain chemicals, the degradation resistance, permeation rate and permeation breakthrough time should be considered. Occupational protective clothing (depending on conditions in which it has to be used, in particular as regards the period for which it is worn, which shall be determined on the basis of the seriousness of the risk, the frequency of exposure to the risk, the characteristics of the workstation of each worker and the performance of the protective clothing). See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4501 for more information. Eye and Face Protection: Eye and face protectors for protection against splashing materials or liquids. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 for more information. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Form: Clear to hazy, thick liquid Colour: Colourless Odour: Odourless Odour Threshold: Odourless pH-Value: 13.5 (Contd. on page 4) *** Page 4/6 SAFETY DATA SHEET According to Safe Work Australia Revision: 09.01.2023 Product Name: HYDROPONIC pH UP (Contd. of page 3) Melting point/Melting range: -29 °C Initial Boiling Point/Boiling Range: 101 °C Flash Point: Not applicable Flammability: Product is not flammable. Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable Explosion Limits: Lower: Not applicable Upper: Not applicable Relative Density: 1.45 Vapour Density: Not applicable Solubility in Water: Soluble in water Viscosity: Slight 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Hazardous polymerisation will not occur. Chemical Stability: Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use. Conditions to Avoid: No further relevant information available. Incompatible Materials: Water, light metals, alkali metals, metals, organic materials, copper, halogens, nitro compounds, magnesium, azides, aluminum, tin, zinc, nitromethane and other similar nitro compounds. Hazardous Decomposition Products: No information available 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Toxicity: LD₅₀/LC₅₀ Values Relevant for Classification: -3 Potassium hydroxide Oral LD₅₀ 273 mg/kg (rat) Acute Health Effects Inhalation: Causes burning sensation to the respiratory tract, shortness of breath, cough, wheezing, laryngitis, pneumonitis and pulmonary edema. Skin: Causes severe burns (with delayed tissue destruction), redness and pain. Eye: Causes eye burns, redness and pain. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting and possible death. Skin Corrosion / Irritation: Causes severe skin burns. Serious Eye Damage / Irritation: Causes eye damage. Respiratory or Skin Sensitisation: Based on classification principles, the classification criteria are not met. Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Based on classification principles, the classification criteria are not met. Carcinogenicity: This product does NOT contain any IARC listed chemicals. Reproductive Toxicity: Based on classification principles, the classification criteria are not met. Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) - Single Exposure: Based on classification principles, the classification criteria are not met. (Contd. on page 5) *** Page 5/6 SAFETY DATA SHEET According to Safe Work Australia Revision: 09.01.2023 Product Name: HYDROPONIC pH UP (Contd. of page 4) Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT) - Repeated Exposure: Based on classification principles, the classification criteria are not met. Aspiration Hazard: Based on classification principles, the classification criteria are not met. Chronic Health Effects: No information available Existing Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: No information available 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: No information available Aquatic toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life. Persistence and Degradability: No information available Bioaccumulative Potential: No information available Mobility in Soil: No information available 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Methods and Containers: Dispose according to applicable local and state government regulations. Special Precautions for Landfill or Incineration: Please consult your state Land Waste Management Authority for more information. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN Number ADG, IMDG, IATA: 1814 Proper Shipping Name ADG, IMDG, IATA: Potassium Hydroxide solution Dangerous Goods Class ADG Class: 8 Corrosive substances. Packing Group: ADG, IMDG, IATA: II Hazchem Code: 2R Special Provisions: Not applicable Limited Quantities: 1L Packagings & IBCs - Packing Instruction: P001, IBC02 Packagings & IBCs - Special Packing Provisions: Not applicable Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers - Instructions: T7 Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers - Special Provisions: TP2 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances: 7732-18-5 Water -3 Potassium hydroxide (Contd. on page 6) *** Page 6/6 SAFETY DATA SHEET According to Safe Work Australia Revision: 09.01.2023 Product Name: HYDROPONIC pH UP (Contd. of page 5) Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons (SUSMP) - Poison Schedule: Poisons Schedule: 6 16. OTHER INFORMATION Creation Date: 20.02.2015 Revision Date: 24.02.2019 Prepared by: Pty Ltd Abbreviations and acronyms: ADG: Australian Dangerous Goods IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods IATA: International Air Transport Association GHS: Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society) LC₅₀: Lethal concentration, 50 percent LD₅₀: Lethal dose, 50 percent IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit TWA: Time Weighted Average NES: National Exposure Standard (Safe Work Australia - Workplace Exposure Standards For Airborne Contaminants) Disclaimer This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Safe Work Australia document “Code of Practice for the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals - December 2011” The information contained in this material safety data sheet is provided in good faith and is believed to be accurate at the date of issuance. Growth Technology Pty Ltd makes no representation of the accuracy or comprehensiveness of the information and to the full extent allowed by law excludes all liability for any loss or damage related to the supply or use of the information in this material safety data sheet. Pty Ltd is not in a position to warrant the accuracy of the data herein. The user is cautioned to make their own determinations as to the suitability of the information provided to the particular circumstances in which the product is used.