General Information
Revision date
2018-12-13
Product name
POTASSIUM CARBONATE (POTASSIUM CARBONATE)
Product Synonyms
anhydrous; pearl dust; sal absinthii; Kaliumcarbonat; salt of wormwood; Montreal potash
Chemical name
potassium carbonate
CAS No.
584-08-7
Emergency telephone
CHEMWATCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE
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Company Information
company name
Swancorp Group Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Poisons Schedule S5 [1] Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Eye Irritation Category 2A, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation.
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
