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| Reference Number | 15a |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Potassium or sodium hydroxide |
| Name of Common Ingredients Glossary | POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE / SODIUM HYDROXIDE |
| CAS Number | 1310-58-3 / 1310-73-2 |
| EC Number | 215-181-3 / 215-185-5 |
| Product Type, body parts | (a) Nail cuticle solvent (b) Hair straightener (c) pH adjuster for depilatories (d) Other uses as pH adjuster |
| Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation | (a) 5%(see note 4) (b) 2% (General use) (see note 4)and 4.5% (Professional use) (see note 4) |
| Other | (b)1. General use 2. Professional use (c) up to pH 12.7 (d) up to pH 11. (note 4:The quantity of sodium, potassium or lithium hydroxide is expressed as weight of sodium hydroxide. In cases of mixtures, the sum should not exceed the limits given in column g) |
| Wording of conditions of use and 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 |
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