Product ID:POTASSIUM ACETATE, ACS
MSDS Date:04/17/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-988-9356
MSDS Number: BXCGL

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Cage: 83628

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Cage: 83628

ACETIC ACID,POTASSIUM SALT/POTASSIUM ACETATE

CAS: 127-08-2

RTECS: AJ3325000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 3250 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. TO THE BEST OF
THE MANUFACTURER'S KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROU GHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUEPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-IRRITATION. EYES-IRRITATION.
SKIN-IRRITATION. INGESTED-GI TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN-WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION IF NOT BREATHING; OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT.
INGESTED-IF CONSCIO US, RINSE MOUTH OUT WITH WATER. CALL A
PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES..
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES,
RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND
HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND
WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATER IAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP
CONTAINER CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHES. WASH
THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID BREATHING DUST. MECHANICAL EXHAUST
REQUIRED. HYDROSCOPIC.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:NITRILE,NEOPRENE,RUBBER,PVC,BUTYL,ETC.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 83628 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0450-95-M-8927.

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTAL.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. KEEP AWAY FROM
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX WITH A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND
BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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