General Information
Revision date
2013-02-04
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
CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week
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Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
2.3 Other hazards
Water reactive, Corrosive, Carcinogen Target Organs: None
Signal word
Danger
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Substances, which in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
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. 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/ physician. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P422 Store contents under inert gas.
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes eye burns. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
HMIS® ratings
Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 3 Fire 3 Reactivity 3 Reactivity 3 Specific hazard Not Available Personal J
