General Information
Revision date
2009-01-23
Product name
Potassium
CAS No.
7440-09-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For educational use only
Manufacturer Name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910. 1200 ) Soft, silvery metal, turning grey on exposure to air, no odor. HMIS (0 to 4) Health 3 DANGER! Flammable solid, contact with water produces heat, flammable hydrogen gas and possibly fire. Fire Hazard 4 Dangerous fire risk. Toxic by ingestion and corrosive to body tissue. Reactivity 3 Target organs: None available This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
