General Information
Revision date
2025-09-27
Product name
Potassium
Product Synonyms
Potassium,K
CAS No.
7440-09-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use
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Company Information
company name
Chemicalbook
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P223 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire. P231+P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P405 Store locked up. P422 Store contents under …
Hazard statements
Chemical Book 1 H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 Causes serious eye damage
