Acetic acid potassium salt
C2H3KO2 / CH3COOK
Molecular mass: 98.1
ICSC # 0547
CAS # 127-08-2
RTECS # AJ3325000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
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Safety goggles
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rest.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
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Separated from
strong acids
and
strong oxidants.
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Signal: Warning
May be harmful if swallowed
Causes eye irritation
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE FLAKES
OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
and
on contact with
strong acids
producing
acetic acid fumes
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Reacts violently with strong oxidants.
The solution in water is a weak base.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is mildly irritating to
the eyes
and
the skin
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 292°C
Density: 1.6
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 256
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0547
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POTASSIUM ACETATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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