General Information
Revision date
2015-02-10
Product name
POTASSIUM CARBONATE
CAS No.
584-08-7
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
2.2 Label elements
Emergency Overview Danger
Hazard statements
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Appearance White Physical State Granular Powder Odor No information available
Precautionary statements
P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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/physician P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label) P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
