Potassium, solid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H260, H314

Code

Statements

H260

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Solid Silver Odorless Emergency Overview In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Reacts violently with water Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Reacts violently with water, liberating extremely flammable gases. Reacts violently with water.

Health hazards

Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Reacts violently with water. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Reacts violently with water. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the substance or mixture Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation