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Material Safety Data Sheet

Potassium carbonate, anhydrous MSDS

Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Potassium carbonate, anhydrous

Catalog Codes: SLP4780, SLP1951, SLP3760, SLP5575

CAS#: 584-08-7

RTECS: TS7750000

TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Potassium carbonate,

anhydrous

CI#: Not available.

Synonym: Salt of Tartar

Chemical Name: Potassium Carbonate

Chemical Formula: K2CO3

Contact Information:

Sciencelab.com, Inc.

14025 Smith Rd.

Houston, Texas 77396

US Sales: 1-800-901-7247

International Sales: 1-281-441-4400

Order Online: ScienceLab.com

CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call:

1-800-424-9300

International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887

For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients

Composition:

Name CAS # % by Weight

Potassium carbonate, anhydrous 584-08-7 100

Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Potassium carbonate, anhydrous: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 1870 mg/kg [Rat].

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Potential Acute Health Effects:

Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of eye

contact (corrosive).

Potential Chronic Health Effects:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.

DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to mucous membranes. The substance may be toxic to

skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Eye Contact:

Summary of content (6 pages)

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0 2 0 He a lt h 2 Fire 0 Re a c t iv it y 1 P e rs o n a l P ro t e c t io n E Material Safety Data Sheet Potassium carbonate, anhydrous MSDS Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Name: Potassium carbonate, anhydrous Contact Information: Sciencelab.com, Inc. 14025 Smith Rd.
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Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately. Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
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Keep container dry. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Never add water to this product. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, metals, acids. Storage: Hygroscopic. Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 25°C (77°F).
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Stability: The product is stable. Instability Temperature: Not available. Conditions of Instability: Dust generation, moist air, water, incompatible materials Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, acids. Slightly reactive to reactive with moisture. Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Special Remarks on Reactivity: Hygroscopic. Reacts with water to evolve heat. Incompatible with KCO, chlorine trifluoride, calcium oxide, and magnesium.
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Section 14: Transport Information DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Identification: Not applicable. Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable. Section 15: Other Regulatory Information Federal and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Potassium carbonate, anhydrous Other Regulations: OSHA: Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
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