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Potassium chloride(MSDS)
Chemical Name
Potassium chloride
%
100
EINECS#
Haz Symbols
Risk Phrases
231-211-8
Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases: 36
Potassium chloride(MSDS)
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 to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Potassium chloride(MSDS)
EXPOSURE LIMITS
Chemical Name
ACGIH
Potassium chloride
none listed
NIOSH
none listed
Potassium chloride(MSDS)
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.987
Molecular Formula: ClK
Molecular Weight: 74.54
Potassium chloride(MSDS)
Teratogenicity:
No information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
Unscheduled DNA Synthesis: Oral, rat = 1500 ug/kg.; Mutation in Microorganisms = Mouse,
Lymphocyte = 2048 mg/L.; DNA Damage = Hamster, Ovary = 260 mmol/L.; Cytogenetic
Analysis: Hamster, Lung = 12 gm/L.
Other Studies:
No data available.
Potassium chloride(MSDS)
Canadian TDG
No information available.
Potassium chloride(MSDS)
Section 313
This material contains Potassium chloride (listed as Water Dissociable Nitrate Compounds),
100%, (
CAS#7447-40-7) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title
III and 40 CFR Part 372.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain
any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of
the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
Potassium chloride is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI Risk Phrases:
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
S 39 Wear eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS#7447-40-7: 1
Potassium chloride(MSDS)
Canada
CAS#7447-40-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List. This product has a WHMIS classification of
D2B.
CAS#7447-40-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.