Potassium Sulphate
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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I: IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
PRODUCT NAME: POTASSIUM SULPHATE
PRODUCT USE: Oil Well Fluid Additive CAS No. 7778-80-5
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Inorganic Sulfate Salt
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)
No Hazardous Ingredients
SECTION III: TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY: [XX]SKIN [XX]EYE CONTACT [XX]INHALATION [XX]INGESTION
OVEREXPOSURE: Minor skin, respiratory tract or eye irritation. May reduce lung function
EYE CONTACT: May result in eye irritation in some individuals.
SKIN CONTACT: May tend to dry or desiccate surface of skin upon prolong exposure to dry salt.
INGESTION: May irritate gastrointestinal tract. Ingestion of large quantities may result in vomiting.
INHALATION: May cause irritation of respiratory tract.
SECTION IV: FIRST AID MEASURES
SKIN CONTACT: Flush with water, obtain medical attention if rash develops.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with running water for at least 15 minutes and obtain medical attention.
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INGESTION: Obtain medical attention. Large amounts usually cause purging of the stomach by vomiting.
INHALATION: Obtain medical advice if symptoms persist.
SECTION V: PHYSICAL DATA
APPEARANCE AND ODOUR: Beige powder; odourless
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.66 g/cc
BOILING POINT (掳C): 1689 掳C
MELTING POINT (掳C): 1072 掳C
pH: 6.8-7.4
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: 12% @ 20 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: Applicable for surrounding fire
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Self-contained respirators required for fire fighting personnel
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: None
SECTION VII: REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY: Stable [XX] Unstable [ ]
INCOMPATIBILITY (CONDITIONS TO AVOID): None
CONDITIONS OF REACTIVITY: None
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will Not Occur [XX] May Occur [ ]
VIII: PREVENTIVE MEASURES
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SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Dust mask for dusty condition
VENTILATION: Use local or area ventilation to remove dust
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: None required
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (Specify): None required
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING
Avoid generating dust by unnecessary or excessively vigorous movements. Keep dry, avoid contact with carbon
steels and aluminium.
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE THE MATERIAL IS SPILLED OR RELEASED
Place in containers or vehicle with shovels or loaders, flush area with water. Material lends itself to reclamation. If
possible, return material to plant for repackaging.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Uncontaminated material may be used as fertilizer. Waste may be disposed of in suitable landfill in accordance with
applicable regulations.
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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