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Potassium Carbonate
CAS Number: 584-08-7
Molecular Formula: K2CO3
Molecular Weight: 138.21
Potassium Carbonate
Potassium Carbonate SDS, Material Safety Data Sheet
MSDS Sheet, Material Safety Data Sheet 04-Feb-24
Section 1: Product and Company Identification
Product Name & Other Names: Potassium Carbonate
CAS#: 584-08-7
EINECS EC Number: 209-529-3
Relevant uses and uses advised against (if any):: Industrial Manufacturing.
Supplier: American Molecules, 9910 Bent Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77040, USA.
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In case of emergency contact: Will be given with the supply.
Section 2: Hazards Identification
GHS, Globally Harmonized System Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910
Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation Category 3
Labeling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP) & GHS
GHS Label Elements  Irritant |
Signal Words: Warning
Hazards statements:
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements:
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264: Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
P301+312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P332+313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+313: If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention.
Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Chemical Name: Potassium Carbonate
CAS#: 584-08-7
EINECS EC Number: 209-529-3
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Immediately flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes holding the eyelids apart to insure flushing of entire surface.
Skin Contact: Wash contaminated area with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Resuscitate if breathing stops. Seek immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical attention.
Section 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, water.
Flash point: No data found.
Auto ignition Temperature: No data found.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters must wear appropriate breathing apparatus and clothing. Prevent wash water entering drains.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.). Restrict unprotected personnel from the area. Prevent any contact with hot surfaces. Do not approach facing the wind.
Environmental precautions: Do not let the product enter drains, soil, or water sources.
Methods and materials used for containment Cleanup procedures and Storage: Contain spilled material. Do not let the product enter drains. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow evacuating as per law.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling: Apply according to good manufacturing and industrial hygiene practices. Ensure proper ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not drink, eat, or smoke while handling. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Minimize dust generation. Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use individual protective equipment (waterproof boots, suitable protective clothing, safety glasses, etc.).
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in cool, dry, and ventilated area away from heat sources and protected from sunlight in tightly closed original container. Keep air contact to a minimum. Store protected from heat, sparks and ignition sources and incompatible materials. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of dust/mist/vapor. Do not store with incompatible materials like strong oxidizing agents, lime, and acids.
Section 8: Exposure Controls, Personal Protection – Exposure Guidelines
Exposure Limits: Not Determined.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator may be worn.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Control Measures: Maintain good housekeeping in work area. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands after handling.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Solid. White free flowing powder.
Odor: Odorless.
Odor threshold: Not applicable.
pH: 11 to 13
Relative density: around 2.43
Melting Point: 891C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data found.
Flash point: No data found.
Auto-ignition temperature: No data found.
Decomposition temperature: No data found.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data found.
Vapor pressure: No data found.
Vapor density: No data found.
Evaporation rate: No data found.
Flammability (solid, gas): No data found.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data found.
Solubility(ies): No data found.
Viscosity: No data found.
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions of Chemical Instability: Incompatible Substances: Avoid simultaneous presence of this product and Lime dust. The combination of these chemicals in presence of water or perspiration can cause the formation of caustic potash.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
LD50 Oral - rat - 1.870 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC, ACGIH, OSHA and NTP.
Teratogenic Effects: No data found.
Mutagenic Effects: No data found.
Developmental Toxicity: No data found.
Reproductive Effects: No data found.
Section 12: Ecological Information
Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - < 510 mg/l - 96 h
Persistence and Degradability: Unlikely to persist due to water solubility.
Mobility: Likely to be mobile due to water solubility.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation: No data found.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: No data found.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal: All waste should be disposed of according to Federal, Provincial, and local regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
Land Transport DOT USA, TDG Canada & ADR/RID Europe: Not regulated.
Sea Transport IMDG/IMO: Not regulated.
Air Transport ICAO/IATA: Not regulated.
Section 15: Regulatory Information
USA:
SARA 311/312 Hazards: See section 2.
California Prop. 65 Components: This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.
Section 16: Additional Information
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives:
H302 = Harmful if swallowed.
H315 = Causes skin irritation.
H319 = Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 = May cause respiratory irritation.
DISCLAIMER: The information and recommendations set forth herein are presented in good faith and believed correct as of the date hereof. It is compiled from various sources, and it is not necessarily all inclusive nor fully adequate in every circumstance. In addition, these suggestions should not be confused with nor followed in violation of applicable laws, regulations, rules, or insurance requirements applicable. This SDS MSDS sheet is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a professionally trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. This shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship. In no case shall our company be liable to loss or damages by the product user.
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