General Information
Revision date
2004-10-22
Product name
Potassium monochloride
CAS No.
7447-40-7
Emergency telephone
908-859-2151
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Company Information
company name
From: Mallinckrodt Baker, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview -------------------------- CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Health Rating: 2 - Moderate Flammability Rating: 0 - None Reactivity Rating: 1 - Slight Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage
Color Code Green (General Storage) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations of dust may cause nasal or lung irritation. Ingestion: Large quantities can produce gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting. May produce weakness and circulatory problems. May affect heart. In severe cases, ingestion may be fatal. Skin Contact: Contact may cause irritation or rash, particularly with moist skin. Eye Contact: Potassium chloride is moderate eye irritant. Redness, tearing, possible abrasion can occur. Chronic Exposure: No information found. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with impaired kidney function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
