General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2024-02-12
Product name
Potassium, solid
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
7440-09-7
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887, +41-44 251 51 51, +41-43 508 20 11
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher (Kandel) GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAA45842 Page 1 / 11
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260)
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 - In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage EUH014 - Reacts violently with water
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P335 + P334 - Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts violently with water This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
______________________________________________________________________________________________ ALFAA45842 Page 1 / 11 CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Physical hazards Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1 (H260) Health hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
