General Information
Revision date
2014-05-08
Product name
POTASSIUM CARBONATE
CAS No.
584-08-7
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not known
Manufacturer Name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification:
