Product ID:PM260 POTASSIUM ICP STANDARD
MSDS Date:07/17/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F052369
MSDS Number: CDBMD

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP

14422 S SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-9985
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

POTASSIUM

CAS: 7440-09-7

RTECS: TS6460000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 96.4%

NITRIC ACID, HYDROGEN NITRATE *96-4*

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 3.5%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5.2 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CORROSIVE & SEVERE IRRITATION.
SKIN: CORROSIVE & BURNS. INGESTION: FATAL. INHALATION: FATAL,
SEVERE IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT. SEVERE OVEREXPOSURE CAN
RESULT IN DEATH. SUBSTANCE IS TOXIC T O BLOOD, LUNGS & MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. MAY CAUSE TISSUE DAMAGE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF
EYES/MOUTH/RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGHING, CHOKING, SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, ULCERATIONS, REDNESS, WATERING, ITCHING, SCALING,
BLISTERING.

First Aid:EYES: CHECK FOR & REMOVE ANY CONTACT LENSES. FLUSH W/RUNNING
WATER FOR 15 MINS. COLD WATER MAY BE USED. DON'T USE AN EYE
OINTMENT. SKIN: PLACE UNDER DELUGE SHOWER, WASH W/DISINFECTANT SOAP
& COVER W/A NTIBACTERIAL CREAM. BE CAREFUL TO
CLEANFOLDS/CREVICES/CREASES/GROIN. COLD WATER MAY BE USED.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. (SEE SUPP)

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHTLY EXPLOSIVE TO EXPLOSIVE IN
PRESENCE OF REDUCING/COMBUSTIBLE/ORGANIC MATERIALS.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: DILUTE W/WATER & MOP UP/ABSORB W/INERT
DRY MATERIAL & PLACE IN APPROPRIATE WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER.
LARGE: SAFELY STOP LEAK. ABSORB W/DRY EARTH/SAND/OTHER
NONCOMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. DON'T GET WA TER INSIDE CONTAINER. DON'T
TOUCH MATERIAL. (SUPP)

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP LOCKED UP. KEEP CONTAINER DRY.
KEEP AWAY FROM IGNITION SOURCES. STORE CORROSIVE MATERIALS IN
SEPARATE SAFETY STORAGE CABINET/ROOM.
Other Precautions:DON'T INGEST. DON'T BREATHE GAS, FUMES, VAPOR/SPRAY.
NEVER ADD WATER TO THIS PRODUCT. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. KEEP
AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR/SCBA/EQUIVALENT WHEN VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE.
Ventilation:EXHAUST/OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPALSH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SUIT, BOOTS, EYEWASH STATION & SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BOILING POINT INFORMATION FOR NITRIC ACID, FUMING. PH (1%
SOLUTION/WATER): NEUTRAL. FIRST AID: DRINK SEVERAL GLASSES OF
WATER/MILK. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. SPILLS: KEEP OUT
OF SEWERS/BA SEMENTS/CONFINED AREAS. DIKE IF NEEDED.KEEP DAMP
W/WATER SPRAY. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS, DIVERT VAPOR
DRIFT.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:180.7F SUPP
Vapor Pres:18.47
Vapor Density:0.62
Spec Gravity:1.01
pH:(SUPP)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID W/NO ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALIS, REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE & ORGANIC MATERIALS,
METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. DISPOSE OF
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. CORROSIVE LIQUID UN2031.

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