Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
1310-58-3
Name of the chemical
potassium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2012-02-16
Product name
Xanthate Potassium Amyl
Product Synonyms
None
Chemical name
Salts of carbonic acid dithio esters
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Ore processing
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Company Information
company name
Univar Canada Ltd
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eye Contact: Dust or vapours will irritate. Potassium hydroxide has been shown to be corrosive to the eyes of experimental animals. Xanthate solutions will cause severe eye irritation. Skin Contact: Dust or vapours will irritate. Xanthate solutions will cause severe skin irritation. Inhalation: Inhalation of dust may cause lung irritation. Vapour of the decomposition product carbon disulphide can cause severe disturbances of mood and behaviour, including excitation, anger and violent dreams. High concentrations of vapour could cause death. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
