General Information
Version
11.1.8.7
Revision date
2018-12-13
Product name
POTASSIUM CARBONATE
Product Synonyms
anhydrous; pearl dust; sal absinthii; Kaliumcarbonat; salt of wormwood; Montreal potash; potassium carbonate sesquihydrate
Chemical name
potassium carbonate
CAS No.
584-08-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
the more refined pearl ash or salts of tartar. Historically, pearl ash was created by baking potash in a kiln to remove impurities. The fine, white powder remaining was the pearl ash. Before the development of baking powder, pearl ash was used as a leavening agent in quick breads
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
Response
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low Reactivity 1 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S5 Classification [1] Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
