POTASSIUM SULFATE 1451
May 2003
Sulfuric acid dipotassium salt
CAS No: 7778-80-5
Dipotassium sulfate
RTECS No: TT5900000
K2SO4
Molecular mass: 174.3
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Not combustible. In case of fire in the surroundings:
FIRE
use appropriate extinguishing
media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Cough. Sore throat. Local exhaust. Fresh air, rest.
Inhalation
Redness. Protective gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with
Skin
water and soap.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Give plenty of water to drink.
Ingestion
Nausea. Vomiting. work.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. (Extra
personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert
particles.)
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International
IPCS Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
International 漏 IPCS 2002
Programme on
Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
1451 POTASSIUM SULFATE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Inhalation risk
COLOURLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALS. Evaporation at 20掳C is negligible; a nuisance-causing
concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached
quickly when dispersed, especially, if powdered.
Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating producing sulfur oxides.
Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
Occupational exposure limits
respiratory tract.
TLV not established.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Density: 2.66 g/cm3
Boiling point: 1689掳C
Melting point: 1067掳C Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25掳C: 12
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
NOTES
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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