Potassium Carbonate Extra Fine; Potassium Carbonate Glass; Potassium

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Color: White Physical State: Solid Appearance: Free-flowing, Granular powder Odor: Odorless

Health hazards

CAUSES SERIOUS EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. AQUATIC TOXICITY: HARMFUL TO AQUATIC LIFE. May increase pH of waterways and adversely affect aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash skin and contaminated clothing thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection. Avoid breathing dust. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - SKIN Category 2 - Causes skin irritation GHS: CONTACT HAZARD - EYE: Category 2A - Causes serious eye irritation GHS: SENSITIZATION HAZARD Not classified as a dermal sensitizer according to GHS criteria. This material when applied to the skin of guinea pigs did not elicit any dermal sensitization reaction. GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - INHALATION: Category 4 - Harmful if inhaled GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - ORAL Category 4 - Harmful if swallowed. GHS: ACUTE TOXICITY - DERMAL Not classified as acutely toxic for dermal exposure GHS: TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE Category 3 - May cause respiratory tract irritation EXPOSURE): GHS: CARCINOGENICITY: This product is not classified as a carcinogen by NTP, IARC or OSHA. GHS: HAZARDOUS TO AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT Category 3 - Harmful to aquatic life - ACUTE HAZARD: UNKNOWN ACUTE TOXICITY: Not applicable. 100% of this product consists of ingredient(s) of known acute toxicity. - Prevention Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye, and face protection Wash thoroughly after handling Avoid breathing dust Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid release to the environment - Response IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Specific treatment (see First Aid information on product label and/or Section 4 of the SDS) IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth - Storage Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up - Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with applicable local, regional, national, and/or international regulations

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WARNING

Hazard statements

GHS - Health Hazard Statement(s) Causes serious eye irritation Causes skin irritation Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation GHS - Environmental Hazard Statement(s) Harmful to aquatic life

2.3 Other hazards

None Known See Section 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION