MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
2998
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Potassium Chloride NR No
TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
KCl N/A 74.55 7447-40-7
PHYSICAL DATA
Melting point 773掳C; Density 1.98. Very soluble in water.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
White crystals. Odorless.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. No hazardous reactivity.
FIRE HAZARDS
None.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Fight surrounding fire N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Dust or crystals irritating to eyes. No considered toxic hazard. LD50 (oral-rat) 3020 mg/kg.
OSHA PEL/ACGIH TLV not established. No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles while handling. Use good laboratory practices.
FIRST AID
Wash eyes well with water if irritation develops.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Wash up with water. Disposal to sanitary drain.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
2998 MDM January 7, 2003
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