Potassium Chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H316, H319, H432

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard statements

Classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulation 2001; H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H432 - Toxic to the terrestrial vertebrates.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

6.3B (Mildly) irritating to the skin 6.4A Irritating to the eye 9.3B Ecotoxic to terrestrial invertebrates 6.1E (Oral) Acutely Toxic Substances Hazard and Precautionary Statements

Signal word

Warning

Prevention

P102 - Keep out of reach of children P103 - Read label before use P104 - Read Safety Data Sheet before use. P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear eye protection/face protection

Response

P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention 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 P391 - Collect spillage

Storage

None

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an approved landfill

Contains

Substances Potassium chloride CAS Number Substance HSNO Classification 7447-40-7 6.1E (oral) 6.3B 6.4A 9.3B

2.3 Other hazards

This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT). This substance is not considered to be very persistent nor very bioaccumulating (vPvB).