Potassium Chloride Injection, USP

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Potassium Chloride Injection Concentrate, USP, is a solution containing potassium chloride. Potassium is the chief cation of body cells (160 mEq/liter of intracellular water) and is concerned with the maintenance of body fluid composition and electrolyte balance. In clinical use, it is indicated in the treatment of potassium deficiency states when oral replacement is not feasible. In the workplace, this material should be considered potentially irritating to the eyes, respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. Based on clinical use, potential target organs include the gastrointestinal system and cardiovascular system.

Hazard categories

Not Classified Not Classified Eye Damage / Irritation 2A Label Element(s)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes serious eye irritation

Prevention

Do not breathe vapor or spray Wear eye protection/face protection Wash hands thoroughly after handling

Response

Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention. 1 Obtained by Global Safety Management, www.globalsafetynet.com, (877) 683-7460

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard Category Not Classified Health Hazards Hazard Class Hazard Category Eye Damage / Irritation 2A Label Element(s) Pictogram Signal Word Warning Hazard Statement(s) Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary Statement(s) Prevention Do not breathe vapor or spray Wear eye protection/face protection Wash hands thoroughly after handling Response Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical attention. 1 Obtained by Global Safety Management, www.globalsafetynet.com, (877) 683-7460 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Active Ingredient Name Potassium Chloride Chemical Formula KCl Component Approximate Percent by Weight CAS Number RTECS Number Potassium Chloride <15 7447-40-7 TS8050000 Non-hazardous ingredients include Water for Injection. Hydrochloric acid may be use to adjust the pH. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Eye Contact Remove from source of exposure. Flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary. Skin Contact Remove from source of exposure. Flush with copious amounts of water. If irritation persists or signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary. Inhalation Remove from source of exposure. If signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary. Ingestion Remove from source of exposure. If signs of toxicity occur, seek medical attention. Provide symptomatic/supportive care as necessary. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Flammability None anticipated for this aqueous product. Fire & Explosion Hazard None anticipated for this aqueous product. Extinguishing Media As with any fire, use extinguishing media appropriate for primary cause of fire such as carbon dioxide, dry chemical extinguishing powder or foam. Special Fire Fighting No special provisions required beyond normal firefighting equipment such as flame Procedures and chemical resistant clothing and self contained breathing apparatus. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Spill Cleanup and Disposal Isolate area around spill. Put on suitable protective clothing and equipment as specified by site spill control procedures. Absorb the liquid with suitable material and clean affected area with soap and water. Dispose of spill materials according to the applicable federal, state, or local regulations. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling No special handling required for hazard control under conditions of normal product use. Storage No special storage required for hazard control. For product protection, follow storage recommendations noted on the product case label, the primary container label, or the product insert. Special Precautions No special precautions required for hazard control. 2 Obtained by Global Safety Management, www.globalsafetynet.com, (877) 683-7460 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Guidelines Exposure Limits Component OSHA-PEL ACGIH-TLV AIHA WEEL Hospira EEL 8-hr TWA: Not Potassium Chloride Established Notes: OSHA PEL: US Occupational Safety and Health Administration – Permissible Exposure Limit ACGIH TLV: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists – Threshold Limit Value. AIHA WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Level EEL: Employee Exposure Limit. TWA: 8-hour Time Weighted Average. Respiratory Protection Respiratory protection is normally not needed during intended product use. However, if the generation of aerosols is likely, and engineering controls are not considered adequate to control potential airborne exposures, the use of an approved air-purifying respirator with a HEPA cartridge (N95 or equivalent) is recommended under conditions where airborne aerosol concentrations are not expected to be excessive. For uncontrolled release events, or if exposure levels are not known, provide respirators that offer a high protection factor such as a powered air purifying respirator or supplied air. A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements must be followed whenever workplace conditions require respirator use. Personnel who wear respirators should be fit tested and approved for respirator use as required. Skin Protection If skin contact with the product formulation is likely, the use of latex or nitrile gloves is recommended. Eye Protection Eye protection is normally not required during intended product use. However, if eye