Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
30-60%-
General Information
Product name
Potassium Silicate Solution
Product name
Potassium Silicate Solution
Identification on the label/Trade name
OF 30 POTASSIUM SILICATE
Product Synonyms
Silicic Acid, Potassium Salt Solution; Potash Water Glass Solution; Soluble Potash
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
May be used as a: detergent ingredient; adhesive; binder; feedstock silica source; general chemical
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Company Information
company name
Interstate Energy Group Pty Ltd
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview: Clear to hazy, colourless, odourless, thick liquid. Causes eye, skin, and digestive tract irritation. Spray mist causes irritation to respiratory tract. Spills are slippery. High pH is harmful to aquatic life. Reacts with acids, ammonium salts, reactive metals and some organics. Non-combustible, but flammable hydrogen gas may be produced on prolonged contact with metals such as aluminium, tin, lead, and zinc. Dangerous Goods Information: Not a Dangerous Good according to the ADG Code.
Hazardous Ingredients
Information Hazardous Substance according to the Criteria of the Australian NOHSC. Poison Schedule Scheduled Poison S5
Potential Acute Health Effects
Swallowed Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. May cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. Eye A severe eye irritant. May cause conjunctivitis (inflammation of the eyes) and possibly corneal burns and ulceration. Skin Irritating to skin. May cause itching and skin rash. Inhaled Exposure to vapours at room temperature is an unlikely route of exposure due to its low vapour pressure. Spray mist will cause respiratory irritation and may result in coughing as well as inflammation of nose, throat and windpipe.
Potential chronic health
All Routes Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dry skin. Defatting of the skin can result in irritation and dermatitis (inflammation of the skin).
