Potassium Carbonate AR – Identification of Product Chemical Code: CHE-P10 Chemical Name: Potassium Carbonate Chemical Grade: AR Chemical Formula: CK₂O₃ Chemical Weight: 138,21 g/mol CAS No: 584-08-7 Chemical Synonyms: Potassium Carbonate AR – Hazards Identification REACH No: No Data Available Signal Word: Warning Supplemental Hazard Information: Additional Hazard Information: This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Hazards statements: H315 – Causes skin irritation. H319 – Causes serious eye irritation. H335 – May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary statements: P305 + P351 + P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• Chemical Formula: CK₂O₃
• Chemical Weight: 138,21 g/mol
• CAS No: 584-08-7
• Appearance: White, deliquescent powder or crystals
• pH: 11,0 – 13 at 138 g/l at 25 °C
• Melting Point: 891 °C
• Relative density: 2,428 g/cm3
• Water solubility: Soluble
• First Aid Measures: General Advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If: Inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. If: Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. If: Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. If: Swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
• Firefighting Measures: Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
• Handling and Storage: Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Environmental Precautions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place.
• Stability and Reactivity: Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture. Incompatible Materials: Acids, Strong oxidizing agents.
• Chemical Formula: CK₂O₃
• Chemical Weight: 138,21 g/mol
• CAS No: 584-08-7
• Appearance: White, deliquescent powder or crystals
• pH: 11,0 – 13 at 138 g/l at 25 °C
• Melting Point: 891 °C
• Relative density: 2,428 g/cm3
• Water solubility: Soluble