Potassium Carbonate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Classification

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Wash thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

Inhalation If If Inhaled Inhaled Remove Remove victim victim to to fresh fresh air air and and keep keep at at rest rest in in a a position comfortable for breathing Call Call a a POISON POISON CENTER CENTER or or doctor/physician doctor/physician if if you you feel feel unwell Skin If on skin: Wash with plenty of soar and water If If skin skin irritation irritation occurs occurs Get Get medical medical advice/attention advice/attention Take Take off off contaminated contaminated clothing clothing and and wash wash it it before before reuse reuse If If in in eyes eyes Rinse Rinse cautiously cautiously with with water water for for several several minutes. minutes Eye Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Storage

Store locked up Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Disposal

Hazards not other classified

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This product is considered hazardous under the U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication Standard. Skin Irritation Category 2 Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Category 3 Exposure, Respiratory system