Potassium chloride SDS
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
- Product name： Potassium chloride
- CAS： 7447-40-7
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses： For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against： none
Company Identification
- Company：Chemicalbook.in
- Address：5 vasavi Layout Basaveswara Nilayam Pragathi Nagar Hyderabad, India -500090
- Telephone：+91 9550333722
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified.
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
- Signal word No signal word
none
none
none
none
none
Other hazards which do not result in classification
no data available
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Substance
- Chemical name: Potassium chloride
- Common names and synonyms: Potassium chloride
- CAS number: 7447-40-7
- EC number: 231-211-8
- Concentration: 100%
SECTION 4: First aid measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Fresh air, rest.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
SYMPTOMS: Large doses of this chemical usually induce vomiting, so acute intoxication by mouth is rare. If no pre-existing kidney damage, it is rapidly excreted. Poisoning disturbs the rhythm of heart. Large doses by mouth can cause gastrointestinal irritation, purging, weakness, and circulatory disturbances. (NTP, 1992)
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
KCl poisoning can be potentially life-threatening, particularly in massive ingestions of sustained-release preparations. Profound hyperkalemia, developing over several hours, can lead to cardiac arrhythmias and death. This case series reports three episodes of sustained-release KCl poisoning in two individuals requiring whole bowel irrigation or hemodialysis. The first two episodes, in the same patient, illustrate the contrast between the successful use of decontamination versus the need for hemodialysis. The second case, in a child, illustrates the need for tertiary level pediatric expertise in managing this type of poisoning. Whole bowel irrigation with polyethylene glycol is a resource-intensive procedure most beneficial when large numbers of radio-opaque tablets are seen in the stomach. In cases where most of the tablet matter has already been absorbed, extracorporeal methods of rapidly reducing the total body burden of potassium, such as hemodialysis, might be life-saving.
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Flammability data is not available, but this compound is probably nonflammable. (NTP, 1992)
Special protective actions for fire-fighters
In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.
Environmental precautions
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Avoid breathing dust.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Dry.Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Hygroscopic, keep in a dry place. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non combustible solids.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
| Component | Potassium chloride | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAS No. | 7447-40-7 | |||
| Limit value - Eight hours | Limit value - Short term | |||
| ppm | mg/m3 | ppm | mg/m3 | |
| Latvia | ? | 5 | ? | ? |
| Remarks | ||||
no data available
Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Wear safety goggles.
Protective gloves.
Use local exhaust.
no data available
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
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Physical state：
Solid. Crystalline.
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Colour：
White.
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Odour：
Odorless
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Melting point/freezing point：
770 °C. Remarks:Pressure but can be assumed to be normal atmospheric pressure.
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Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range：
146°C
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Flammability：
Not combustible.
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Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit：
no data available
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Flash point：
40°C(lit.)
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Auto-ignition temperature：
no data available
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Decomposition temperature：
no data available
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pH：
7. Remarks:Temperature and concentration not reported.
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Kinematic viscosity：
no data available
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Solubility：
greater than 100 mg/mL at 68° F (NTP, 1992)
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Partition coefficient n-octanol/water：
no data available
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Vapour pressure：
no data available
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Density and/or relative density：
1.984.
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Relative vapour density：
no data available
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Particle characteristics：
no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
Reactivity
Hygroscopic. Water soluble.
Chemical stability
no data available
Possibility of hazardous reactions
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE is not in general strongly reactive. Violent reaction with BrF3 and with a mixture of sulfuric acid potassium permanganate mixture (NTP, 1992). Reacts with concentrated sulfuric acid to generate fumes of hydrogen chloride.
Conditions to avoid
no data available
Incompatible materials
An attempt to prepare permanganyl chloride by cautiously adding concn sulfuric acid to an intimate mixture of the salts at 0 deg C in clean glass apparatus caused a violent explosion.
Hazardous decomposition products
Hydrogen chloride gas, Potassium oxides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: LD50 - rat (female) - ca. 3 020 mg/kg bw. Remarks:Death occurred in less than 2 hours after dosing due to respiratory failure and prostration was the most common pre-mortem clinical sign.
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
no data available
Serious eye damage/irritation
no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
no data available
Carcinogenicity
no data available
Reproductive toxicity
no data available
STOT-single exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Ingestion of large amounts could cause effects on the cardiovascular system. This may result in cardiac dysrhythmia.
STOT-repeated exposure
no data available
Aspiration hazard
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: LC50 - Pimephales promelas - 880 mg/L - 96 h.
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 - see below - >= 440 - <= 880 mg/L - 48 h.
- Toxicity to algae: EC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (previous name: Scenedesmus subspicatus) - > 100 mg/L - 72 h.
- Toxicity to microorganisms: EC50 - activated sludge, domestic - > 1 000 mg/L - 3 h. Remarks:Respiration rate.
Persistence and degradability
no data available
Bioaccumulative potential
no data available
Mobility in soil
no data available
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
Disposal methods
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
UN Number
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
UN Proper Shipping Name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
Packing group, if applicable
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: Not dangerous goods. (For reference only, please check.)
Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: No
IMDG: No
IATA: No
Special precautions for user
no data available
Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
no data available
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
References
- IPCS - The International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC), website: http://www.ilo.org/dyn/icsc/showcard.home
- HSDB - Hazardous Substances Data Bank, website: https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/newtoxnet/hsdb.htm
- IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer, website: http://www.iarc.fr/
- eChemPortal - The Global Portal to Information on Chemical Substances by OECD, website: http://www.echemportal.org/echemportal/index?pageID=0&request_locale=en
- CAMEO Chemicals, website: http://cameochemicals.noaa.gov/search/simple
- ChemIDplus, website: http://chem.sis.nlm.nih.gov/chemidplus/chemidlite.jsp
- ERG - Emergency Response Guidebook by U.S. Department of Transportation, website: http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/erg
- Germany GESTIS-database on hazard substance, website: http://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-stoffdatenbank/index-2.jsp
- ECHA - European Chemicals Agency, website: https://echa.europa.eu/