Dyna-K

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview

Health hazards

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Potassium chloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) - A substance which is generally recognized as safe by experts qualified to evaluate the safety of the substance for its intended use (AAFCO 2012).

Physical hazards

None Expected Physical Form: Solid 0

Appearance/Odor

White to reddish-brown, crystalline or granular None Toxicity: None expected under normal use. NFPA HAZARD CLASS HMIS HAZARD CLASS WHMIS HAZARD CLASS Health: 1

Hazard pictograms

Not WHMIS controlled Flammability: 0 Instability: 0

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

N/A Special Hazard: None PPE: Section8 Sub Class(N/A) N/A

Potential health effects

Skim: Contact may cause mild irritation including redness and a burning sensation. No information available on skin absorption. Inhalation (Breathing): No toxicology data available. Ingestion (Swallowing): May be harmful if swallowed. Do not take internally. Do not taste or swallow. Signs and Symptoms: Effects of overexposure may include irritation of the nose, throat and digestive tract, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias), dehydration, and hypertension. Repeated overexposure to dusts may result in irritation of the respiratory tract, coughing and shortness of breath. Cancer: Inadequate data available to evaluate the cancer hazard of this material. Target Organs: No data available Developmental: Inadequate data available for this material. Other Comments: None Pre-Existing Medical Conditions aggravated by exposure may include Conditions: kidney disorders and abnormal blood pressure. Potential environment DYNA-K ® is a naturally-occurring mineral used as an animal feed nutrient. effects: Potassium Chloride is also a crop nutrient and plant food however; large spills can harm or kill vegetation.