Potassium Thioacetate
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
CATALOG No. 20103
MSDS Name Potassium Thioacetate, 98%
Synonyms Potassium thiolacetate; Ethanethioic acid, potassium salt
Company Identification: Shanghai Medpep Co., Ltd.
For information, Call: +86 21 65566949
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Hazard Component: Potassium Thioacetate
Purity: 98% min.
CAS No 10387-40-3
Molecular Formula: C2H3KOS
Molecular Weight: 114.21
SECTION 3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
TARGET ORGANS: No Available.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES:
Causes eye irritation.
SKIN
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
INGESTION
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion may cause headache,
nausea, and vomiting.
INHALATION
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause headache. May cause nausea
and possible vomiting.
Not available.
SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
EYES:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Get medical aid.
SKIN
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes.
INGESTION:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
INHALATION
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
NOTES FOR PHYSICIAN
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABILITY: Not available.
FLASH POINT Not available
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not available.
EXPLOSION LIMITS, LOWER: Not available.
EXPLOSION LIMITS, UPPER: Not available.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
GENERAL INFORMATION As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire,
irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
SPILLS AND LEAKS: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: No data.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use and store under nitrogen.
Use only in a chemical fume hood.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Store under nitrogen.
HYGIENE PRACTICES
No data.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
EYES Wear chemical goggles.
SKIN AND CLOTHING: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure; Wear appropriate
protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
RESPIRATORS Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when
necessary.
OTHER PROTECTIVE
No data.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE:: white to tan solid.
ODOR: stench.
pH: 6.5-9.5 (10%aq.sol.).
VAPOR PRESSURE: Not available.
VISCOSITY: Not available.
BOILING POINT: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 173 - 176 deg C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Freely Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Unstable. May decompose on exposure to moist air or water.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID Incompatible materials, exposure to moist air or water, heat.
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER MATERIALS Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Carbon monoxide, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide,
hydrogen sulfide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS #:
EYE EFFECT
SKIN EFFECT
INGESTION EFFECT
INHALATION EFFECT .
OTHER TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY: Not available.
BIOACCUMULATION: Not available.
BIODEGREDATION: Not available.
ENVIRONMENTAL STABILITY: Not available.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not available.
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chinese Governmental regulations
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
LAST UPDATED 2006,7,18
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