Product ID:PRESSURIZED CYLINDER
MSDS Date:10/28/1988
FSC:4210
NIIN:01-174-6413
MSDS Number: BLZHG

Emergency Phone: 216-526-9900

Info Phone: 216-526-9900

Cage: 04826

Telephone: 216-526-8980/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Cage: 04826

POTASSIUM CARBONATE

CAS: 584-08-7

RTECS: TS7750000

Fraction By Weight: >40%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-MAY BE IRRITATING TO BODY
TISSUE. CHRONIC-OVEREXPOSURE MAY CONSIST OF MULTIPLE AREAS OF
SUPERFICIAL IRRITATION. SKIN CONTACT MAY RESULT IN PRIMARY IRRITANT
DERMATITIS AND POSSIBLE DESTRUCTION OF TISSUE. INHALATION OF DUST
MAY RESULT IN VARYING DEGREES OF IRRITATION TO THE RESPIRATORY
TRACT TISSUE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:PROLONGED CONTACT BE IRRITATING TO SKIN, EYES
AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CASUE
CHEMICAL BURNS.

First Aid:IF EXPOSED TO THE FIRE SUPPRESSION AGENT, FLUSH AND IRRIGATE
EYES WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. FOR SKIN
CONTACT, WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. FOR INHALATION SEEK
FRESH AIR. FOR INGESTION, DILUTE BY DRINKINGLARGE QUANTITIES OF
WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IN THE EVENT
OF PHYSICAL INJURY, TAKE APPROPIATE FIRST AID OR MEDICAL MEASURES.

Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE. THIS IS A FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID DIRECT HEAT AND SEVERE IMPACT TO
PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ALTHOUGH UNLIKELY TO OCCUR, A CYLINDER
COULD BE PROPELLED AND CAUSE BODILY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF THE
VALVE IS BROKEN.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN ANY SPILL. PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER
FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL AREA LIBERALLY WITH WATER TO REMOVE
TRACES.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLE, TRANSPORT AND STORE CAREFULLY
AND SECURELY TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL KNOCKING OVER OR OTHER SEVERE
PHYSICAL IMPACTS. DO NOT EXPOSE TO DIRECT HEAT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT OVER-PRESSURIZE. CYLINDERS SHOULD BE RECHARGED
ONLY BY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

Respiratory Protection:FOR ACUTE EXPOSURE, NO RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS
NECESSARY. FOR CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO SPRAY OR MIST USE A NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL AND MECHANICAL(GENERAL) EXHAUST TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NITRILE RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOES ARE RECOMMENDED WHEN HANDLING
CYLINDERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE ESTABLISHED.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:G3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:228F,109C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-20F,-29C
Vapor Pres:12
Spec Gravity:1.445
Solubility in Water:100%
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, NO DISTINCT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
LIME DUST (CAO) AND ANY MATERIAL REACTIVE WITH WATER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT HEAT AND SEVERE IMPACT TO
PRESSURIZED CYLINDERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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