MSDS NAME:20961-9 POTASSIUM CARBONATE, >99%, ACS REAGENT
NIIN:00F025116
MSDS Number: BNZDV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(414) 273-3850, FAX (414) 273-4979
Emergency Phone Num:(414) 273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:POTASSIUM CARBONATE, POTASH, PEARL ASH
CAS:584-08-7
RTECS #:TS7750000
Fraction by Wt: >99%
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS. SKIN:
WASH THOROUGHLY W/SOAP & WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
GIVE CPR OR OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: WASH MOUTH W/WATER, IF
CONSCIOUS. OB AIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
POLYMER FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR W/PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SWEEP
UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
VENTILATE AREA. WASH SPILL AREA AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING OF DUST/CONTACT
W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A
COOL, DRY PLACE. HYGROSCOPIC.
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT, HEAVY RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. REMOVE/LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
& SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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particular situation.