Potassium Chloride (KCL)
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (KCL)
PRODUCT USE: Oil Well Fluid Additive
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Muriate of Potash
WORK PLACE HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INFORMATION SYSTEM (WHMIS)
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: Not a controlled product under WHMIS
WORK PLACE HAZARD: N/A
TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (TDG)
SHIPPING NAME: Not Dangerous Goods
TDG CLASSIFICATION: N/A
UN NUMBER (PIN): N/A
PACKING GROUP: N/A
SECTION II: HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT PERCENT CAS NUMBER LD Oral-Rat OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV
(50)
Potassium Chloride 95-99.9 7447-40-7 2400 mg/kg Not Determined Not Determined
Sodium Chloride 0.1-5 7647-14-15 Not Determined Not Determined Not Determined
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX] SKIN [XX] EYE CONTACT [XX] INHALATION [XX] INGESTION
EYE CONTACT: Dust may irritate the eyes
SKIN CONTACT: Long term skin contact may dry and irritate skin.
NGESTION: Negligible risk.
INHALATION: Dust may be irritating.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Flush with water. Dry area thoroughly and apply skin cream or moisturizing cream. If
irritation persists, consult a physician.
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EYE CONTACT: Wash with running water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical assistance.
INGESTION: Give plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Call physician.
INHALATION: Remove patient to fresh air. If individual is having difficulty, administer oxygen and get
immediate medical attention.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: White crystals; odourless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.988 g/cc
BOILING POINT (掳C): 1500 掳C
MELTING POINT (掳C): 772 掳C
pH: 5.4-8.6 @ 5% solution
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 276 g/litre @ 0掳C
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
VAPOUR PRESSURE (mm Hg): N/A
VAPOUR DENSITY (Air = 1): N/A
SECTION VI: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT: Not Flammable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Not a combustible material
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Those applicable to surrounding material
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): None.
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: None.
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION NIOSH approved respirator/dust mask
VENTILATION Local mechanical 10 changes per hour
PROTECTIVE GLOVES Suggest plastic or rubber
EYE PROTECTION Suggest goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify) Normal work cloths
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Keep bags or fibre drums dry at all
times. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
For small spills, sweep up and dispose of in DOT-approved containers. For large spills, shovel into DOT-approved
waste containers. If product is not contaminated, it may be reclaimed and repackaged.
Keep out of sewers, storm drains, surface waters and soils.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of contaminated product and materials used in cleaning up spills and leaks in a manner approved for this
material. Consult appropriate federal, provincial and local regulatory agencies to ascertain proper disposal
procedures.
SECTION IX: PREPARATION
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS GIVEN IN GOOD FAITH, BUT NO WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE.
DATE PRINTED: April 6, 2006 BY: MILLENNIUM TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
DATE MODIFIED: May 31, 2004 APPROVED BY:
SUPERSEDES: October 1, 2003
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