Name:
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE U.S.P./N.F. (CRYSTALS)
Synonym:
Potassium monochloride, potassium muriat
CAS:
7447-40-7
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE U.S.P./N.F. (CRYSTALS)
Synonym:Potassium monochloride, potassium muriat
Synonym:Potassium monochloride, potassium muriat
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 7447-40-7 | POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, U.S.P./N.F. (CRYST | 231-211-8 |
| Hazard Symbols: None Listed. Risk Phrases: None Listed. |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin:
No information reported.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
May cause gastric disturbances and electrolytic imbalance.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Chronic:
No information found.
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Dust may cause mechanical irritation.
Skin:
No information reported.
Ingestion:
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
May cause gastric disturbances and electrolytic imbalance.
Inhalation:
Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Material will not burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Material will not burn. Use extinguishing media appropriate to the surrounding fire.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container.
Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7447-40-7: Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 7447-40-7: Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: Not available.
Odor: Odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.9800g/cm3
Molecular Formula: ClK
Molecular Weight: 74.54
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, bromine trifluoride, sulfuric acid, potassium permanganate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Chlorine, potassium fume.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Stable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, bromine trifluoride, sulfuric acid, potassium permanganate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Chlorine, potassium fume.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 7447-40-7: TS8050000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7447-40-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2600 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, U.S.P./N.F. (CRYSTALS) - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 7447-40-7: TS8050000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7447-40-7: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2600 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, U.S.P./N.F. (CRYSTALS) - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
No data
No data
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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Canada
CAS# 7447-40-7 is listed on Canadas DSL List.
CAS# 7447-40-7 is not listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7447-40-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
