General Information
Revision date
2016-09-30
Product name
Potassium carbonate
CAS No.
584-08-7
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Company Information
company name
Honeywell International Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview Form : solid Color : white Odor : odourless
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Eye irritation, Category 2A or mixture Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
