General Information
Revision date
2023-03-17
Product name
Potassium cubes
Product Synonyms
None
CAS No.
7440-09-7
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H412
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001290
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Category 1
Health hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3
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 H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P223 - Do not allow contact with water P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P231 + P232 - Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P302 + P335 + P334 - IF ON SKIN: Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water
Storage
P402 + P404 - Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Reacts violently with water
