General Information
Revision date
2016-05-23
Product name
Potassium chloride
Chemical name
Inorganic fertilizer
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None known
Emergency telephone
1-888-226-8832
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Company Information
company name
Plant Products Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Not applicable
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 Classification of the chemical Appearance: Solid: white - reddish brown; granular - crystalline Odour: Odourless
Signal word
Not applicable.
Hazard statements
Not applicable.
Precautionary statements
Not applicable.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Toxic fumes, gases or vapours may evolve on burning. Solutions may be corrosive to metals. Product dust may be irritating to eyes, skin and respiratory system. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Prolonged inhalation may cause susceptibility to respiratory illness from continued irritation. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment. See Section 12 for more environmental information.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Appearance: Solid: white - reddish brown; granular - crystalline Odour: Odourless. This material is not classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015).
