| Section 1 Identification |
| Product Number: | C2288 |
| Health: | 2 |
| Flammability | 0 |
| Reactivity | 0 |
Hazard Rating:
| Least | Slight | Moderate | High | Extreme |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
NA = Not Applicable NE = Not Established
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| Product Name: | Potassium Bisulfate Reagent Grade |
| Trade/Chemical Synonyms | |
| Formula: | KHSO |
| RTECS: | TS7200000 |
| C.A.S | CAS# 7646-93-7 |
| Section 2 Component Mixture |
| Sara 313 | Component | CAS Number | % | Dim | Exposure Limits: |
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Potassium Bisulfate | CAS# 7646-93-7 | 100 % | W/W | TXDS: orl-rat LD: 2340 mg/Kg |
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| Section 3 Hazard Identification (Also
see section 11) |
| Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. |
| Section 4 First Aid Measures |
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation. Avoid breathing vapors, or dusts. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed.
FIRST AID: SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention
EYES: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid. INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen
INGESTION: Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
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| Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures |
| Fire Extinguisher Type: | Water spray, Carbon dioxide, dry chemical, powder, foam. |
| Fire/Explosion Hazards: | Do not use water directly on material.Avoid breathing corrosive dusts and fumes from burning material. Keep upwind. |
| Fire Fighting Procedure: | Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing. |
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| Section 6 Accidental Release
Measures |
Do not touch spilled material. Stop leak if possible. Take up with sand or other absorbent and place in container.
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| Section 7 Handling and
Storage |
| Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling. |
| Section 8 Exposure Controls
& Personal Protection |
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator
Other Protective Equipment:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure
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| Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties |
| Melting Point: | 214 C | Specific Gravity | Powder
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| Boiling Point: | Decomposes |
Percent Volatile by Volume: | 0 |
| Vapor Pressure: | Negligible |
Evaporation Rate: | 0 |
| Vapor Density: |
Information not available |
Evaporation Standard: |
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| Solubility in Water: |
36.3% |
Auto ignition Temperature: |
Not applicable |
| Appearance and Odor: |
Colorless crystalline solid with sulfur odor |
Lower Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
| Flash Point: |
None |
Upper Flamm. Limit in Air: |
Not applicable |
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| Section 10 Stability and Reactivity Information |
| Stability: Stable | Conditions to Avoid: Not established |
Materials to Avoid:
Alkalis, strong bases, metals, strong oxidizers |
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Toxic and hazardous oxides of sulfur and potassium |
| Hazardous Polymerization:Will Not Occur |
| Condition to Avoid:None known |
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| Section 11
Additional Information |
| Effects of overexposure: Acute and chronic: This product is corrosive to moist tissues such as eyes and mucous membranes. It is severely irritating to other tissues. May also cause severe irritaiton to the mucous membranes of the mouth and GI tract.There is no specific chronic effect different from that of other corrosive materials. Target organs: None. Persons with pre-existing disorders may be more susceptible. |
| DOT Classification: Potassium Hydrogen Sulfate, 8, UN2509, PG II |
DOT regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent version of the relevant regulations.
| Revision No:0 | Date Entered: 9/1/2006 |
Approved by: WPF |
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