Product ID:793,POTASSIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:08/31/2000
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-988-9356
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKWFH

Emergency Phone: 740-881-5501

Info Phone: 5989

Preparer: MDM

Cage: 0TNM0

Telephone: 301-797-3503

Cage: 1CVB1

POTASSIUM ACETATE

CAS: 127-08-2

RTECS: AJ3325000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL, RAT): 3.25.G/KG
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE IRRITATING TO EYES. NOT A
HEALTH HAZARD.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT PROVIDED

First Aid:WASH WITH WATER AFTER CONTACT. IF LARGE AMOUNTS ARE
SWALLOWED, GIVE WATER OR MILK AND INDUCE VOMITING. CALL A
PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:FIGHT SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WILL DECOMPOSE IN GENERAL FIRE CONDITIONS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT PROVIDED

Spill Release Procedures:WASH UP WITH WATER. DISPOSE TO SANITARY DRAIN
WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:WHILE NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS ARE
INDICATED FOR HANDLING THIS MATERIAL, USE OF DUE CARE IS
RECOMMENDED.
Other Precautions:USE GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES.

Respiratory Protection:NOT PROVIDED
Ventilation:NOT PROVIDED
Protective Gloves:NOT PROVIDED
Eye Protection:NOT PROVIDED
Other Protective Equipment:NOT PROVIDED
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
ABBREVIATION: N/A=NOT APPLICABLE OR NOT AVAILABLE. N/K=UNKNOWN. N/P=NOT
PROVIDED. N/R=NOT RELEVANT. N/D=NOT DETERMINED. N/E=NOT
ESTABLISHED.

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:=292.C, 557.6F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Spec Gravity:1.57
pH:NOT PROVIDED
Solubility in Water:253 G/100ML@20C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS. SLIGHT ODOR OF VINEGAR.
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO HAZARDOUS REACTIVITY.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO HAZARDOUS REACTIVITY.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT PROVIDED

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE TO SANITARY DRAIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER.

Toxicological Information:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 3250 MG/KG

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:NOT PROVIDED

SARA Title III Information:NO
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA LISTED: YES.
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED