ICSC 1451 - POTASSIUM SULFATE

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POTASSIUM SULFATE	ICSC: 1451 (June 2003)
Sulfuric acid dipotassium salt Dipotassium sulfate

CAS #: 7778-80-5

EC Number: 231-915-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

POTASSIUM SULFATE

ICSC: 1451

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces sulfur oxides.	Formula: K₂SO₄ Molecular mass: 174.3 Boiling point: 1689°C Melting point: 1067°C Density: 2.66 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 12

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces sulfur oxides.

Formula: K₂SO₄
Molecular mass: 174.3
Boiling point: 1689°C
Melting point: 1067°C
Density: 2.66 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 12

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

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

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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