POTASSIUM CARBONATE - HMS Beagle

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Eye Contact:Causes extreme irritation, redness, pain and possibly corneal damage.Chronic Exposure:A chronic dermatitis may follow repeated contact with this substance.Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:No information found.4. First Aid MeasuresInhalation:Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, giveoxygen. Get medical attention.Ingestion:If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anythingby mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.Skin Contact:Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminatedclothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoesbefore reuse.Eye Contact:Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and uppereyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.5. Fire Fighting MeasuresFire:Not considered to be a fire hazard.Explosion:Not considered to be an explosion hazard. An explosion occurred after mixing sodiumhydrosulfite, aluminum powder, potassium carbonate and benzaldehyde.Fire Extinguishing Media:Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.Special Information:In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathingapparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.6. Accidental Release MeasuresVentilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified inSection 8. Spills: Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using amethod that does not generate dust.7. Handling and StorageKeep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physicaldamage. Isolate from incompatible substances. Containers of this material may be hazardouswhen empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings andprecautions listed for the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal ProtectionAirborne Exposure Limits:None established.Ventilation System:A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low aspossible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions ofthe contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer tothe ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recentedition, for details.Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are notfeasible, a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil particles(e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. Foremergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positivepressure,air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers inoxygen-deficient atmospheres.Skin Protection:Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, asappropriate, to prevent skin contact.Eye Protection:Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions ispossible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.9. Physical and Chemical PropertiesAppearance:Fine white granules.Odor:Odorless.Solubility:Soluble in equal parts of cold water.Specific Gravity:2.29pH:11.6 Aqueous solution% Volatiles by volume @ 21°C (70°F):0Boiling Point:Decomposes.Melting Point:891°C (1636°F)Vapor Density (Air=1):No information found.Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):No information found.Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):No information found.
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