FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- POTASSIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS, P208 3  -- 6810-00N080582
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS, P208 3
MSDS Date:01/09/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N080582
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CARBONATE; (CARBONIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM SALT)
CAS:584-08-7
RTECS #:TS7750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 1870 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYE: CONTACT WITH EYES MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION, AND POSSIBLE EYE BURNS. SKIN: CONTACT WITH
    SKIN CAUSES IRRITATION AND POSSIBLE BURNS, ESPECIALLY IF SKIN IS
    WET OR MOIST. INGESTION: HARMFUL  IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION WITH NAUSEA, VOMITING AND POSSIBLE
    BURNS. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: INHALATION: CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS,
    OCCASNLY LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS. GET MED AID. SKIN: GET MED
    AID. IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS WHILE
    REMOVING CONTAM D CLTHG & SHOES. INGEST: IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS &
    ALERT, GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK/WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
    TO UNCON PERSON. GET MED AID. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF
    NOT (SUPDAT)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:FOR SMALL FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL,
    CARBON DIOXIDE OR CHEMICAL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS
    INDICATED. SWEEP UP, THEN PLACE INTO A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL. AVOID GENERATING DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
    AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN, AND CLOTHING. AVOID INGESTION AND
    INHALATION. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:WARNING! AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS ARE ALKALINE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
    29CFR 1010.134. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILTION TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
    LOW.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . WEAR
    APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN EXPOSURE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG.
    GET MED AID IF COUGH/OTHER SYMPS APPEAR. NOTES TO PHYS: TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. EYE PROT: & FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD
    (F P N).

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1636F,891C
Spec Gravity:2.29 (H*2O=1)
pH:11.6
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT KNOWN
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WHITE HYDROSCOPIC CRYSTALS, ODORLESS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS DANGEROUSLY WITH ALUMINUM, FLUORINE, MAGNESIUM, SILICON, AND
    CHLORINE TRIFLUORIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    OXIDES OF POTASSIUM.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN MANNER CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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