General Information
Product name
Potassium carbonate Sesquihydrate
Chemical name
Potassium Carbonate Sesquihydrate
CAS No.
6381-79-9
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Company Information
company name
Sciencelab.com, Inc
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case of eye contact (corrosive). Corrosive to eyes and skin. The amount of tissue damage depends on length of contact. Eye contact can result in corneal damage or blindness. Skin contact can produce inflammation and blistering. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation to gastro-intestinal or respiratory tract, characterized by burning, sneezing and coughing. Severe over-exposure can produce lung damage, choking, unconsciousness or death.
Potential chronic health
Effects CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Not available DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance is toxic to mucous membranes. The substance may be toxic to skin, eyes. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure of the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction, or dermatitis. Repeated inhalation of dust can produce varying degree of respiratory irritation or lung damage.
