General Information
Revision date
2009-12-09
Product name
Potassium Sulfate
Product Synonyms
Sulfuric Acid; Dipotassium Salt
CAS No.
7778-80-5
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview : CAUTION! MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not ingest. Physical state Solid. [Solid crystalline powder.]
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation May cause respiratory irritation. Ingestion Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation and diarrhea. Skin No known significant effects or critical hazards. Eyes May cause eye irritation.
Potential chronic health
effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions : None known. aggravated by over- exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .
