ICSC 1588 - POTASSIUM CARBONATE (ANHYDROUS)

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POTASSIUM CARBONATE (ANHYDROUS)	ICSC: 1588 (April 2005)
Carbonic acid, dipotassium salt Dipotassium carbonate

CAS #: 584-08-7

EC Number: 209-529-3

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

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sore throat. Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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	Burning sensation in the throat and chest.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Separated from strong acids.
PACKAGING

POTASSIUM CARBONATE (ANHYDROUS)

ICSC: 1588

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR HYGROSCOPIC WHITE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers The solution in water is a medium strong base. Reacts violently with acids and chlorine trifluoride. Reacts with powdered metals.	Formula: K₂CO₃ Molecular mass: 138.2 Melting point: 891°C Density: 2.29 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 112

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS OR HYGROSCOPIC WHITE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
The solution in water is a medium strong base. Reacts violently with acids and chlorine trifluoride. Reacts with powdered metals.

Formula: K₂CO₃
Molecular mass: 138.2
Melting point: 891°C
Density: 2.29 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 112

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. 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 irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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