SPEX CERTIPREP -- POTASSIUM CARBONATE, K35-20  -- 6810-00N084840
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CARBONATE, K35-20
MSDS Date:03/20/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N084840
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPEX CERTIPREP
Address:203 NORCROSS AVE
City:METUCHEN
State:NJ
ZIP:08840
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-549-7144
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:SUSHA RAMONE
CAGE:04XT3
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPEX CERTIPREP INC
Address:203 NORCROSS AVE
Box:City:METUCHEN
State:NJ
ZIP:08840
Country:US
Phone:732-549-7144
CAGE:04XT3

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CARBONATE (2:1); (K*2CO*3)
CAS:584-08-7
RTECS #:TS7750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 1870 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THIS MATERIAL MAY BE HARMFUL IF
    INHALED, INGESTED OR CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR EYES. CONTACT WITH
    THE SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION CAN BE IRRITATING
    TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OR UPPER RE SPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN OCCASIONALLY LIFTING
    UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG, THEN FLUSH
    W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. WASH CLTHG THOROUGHLY BEFORE REUSE.
    INHAL: MOVE T O FRESH AIR. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET
    IMMED MED HELP. IF PATIENT IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF
    WATER OR MILK. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
    IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. SWEEP UP AND
    PLACE IN BAG, HOLD FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE; THIS MATERIAL
    IS HYGROSCOPIC. STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN
    NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:WARNING: IRRITANT. AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION AND
    CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . LAB
    COAT. WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SOL IN H*2O: COLD - 112 G/100CC; HOT - 156 G/100CC.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1636F,891C
Spec Gravity:2.428
Solubility in Water:SUPDAT
Appearance and Odor:WHITE DELIQUESCENT, TRANSLUCENT POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACID AND OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON DIOXIDE AND
    CARBON MONOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL WASTE
    DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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