ICSC 0547 - POTASSIUM ACETATE

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POTASSIUM ACETATE	ICSC: 0547 (April 2006)
Acetic acid potassium salt

CAS #: 127-08-2

EC Number: 204-822-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rest.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria May be harmful if swallowed Causes eye irritation Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong acids and strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

POTASSIUM ACETATE

ICSC: 0547

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE FLAKES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on contact with strong acids. This produces acetic acid fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. The solution in water is a weak base.	Formula: C₂H₃KO₂ / CH₃COOK Molecular mass: 98.1 Melting point: 292°C Density: 1.6 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 256

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE FLAKES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on contact with strong acids. This produces acetic acid fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. The solution in water is a weak base.

Formula: C₂H₃KO₂ / CH₃COOK
Molecular mass: 98.1
Melting point: 292°C
Density: 1.6 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 256

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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