Carbonic acid, dipotassium salt
Dipotassium carbonate
K2CO3
Molecular mass: 138.2
ICSC # 1588
CAS # 584-08-7
RTECS # TS7750000
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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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Not combustible.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Sore throat.
Cough.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Redness.
Pain.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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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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Burning sensation in the throat and chest.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
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Dry.
Separated from
strong acids.
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Important Data
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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 withacids, chlorine trifluoride.
Reacts withpowdered metals.
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:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
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the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 891°C
Density: 2.29
g/cm3
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 112
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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: 1588
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POTASSIUM CARBONATE (ANHYDROUS)
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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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