General Information
Revision date
2012-10-08
Product name
Potassium Carbonate
Product Synonyms
Pearl ash; Potash; Carbonic acid, dipotassium salt; Salt of tartar
CAS No.
584-08-7
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Hawkins, Inc.
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed • Harmful in contact with skin • Harmful if inhaled • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates
Physical hazards
None
Precautionary statements
P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell • P330 - Rinse mouth • P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water • P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell • P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower • P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) • P405 - Store locked up • P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant • 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