General Information
Revision date
2013-10-12
Product name
POTASSIUM CARBONATE
Product Synonyms
CO3.2K, K-gran, K2-CO3, carbonic acid; dipotassium salt, pearl ash, potash, potassium carbonate sesquihydrate, salt of tartar
Chemical name
potassium carbonate
CAS No.
584-08-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in manufacture of glass, soaps, pottery, shampoos, printing ink, pigments; mill addition in porcelain enamels; dehydrating agent; food
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Company Information
company name
VWR International, Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@au.vwr.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 2 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 1 3 = High Chronic 2 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S5 ] Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2, Eye Irrit. 2, STOT - SE (Resp. Irr.) Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Regolamento 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration
