General Information
Revision date
2022-02-07
Product name
Potassium Carbonate
CAS No.
584-08-7
REACH No
01-2119532646-36-XXXX
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Company Information
company name
Nexchem Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@nexchem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Main hazards Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Classification – EC
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
Skin Irrit. 2, H315: Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2, H319: Causes serious eye irritation. STOT Single Exp.3 H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/mist/vapours/spray. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ if you feel unwell. P321: Specific treatment (see on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P403+ P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container to waste collection or recycling, after thorough rinsing, if in compliance with local and national regulations.
