NILE CHEMICALS

 POTASSIUM CHLORIDE

1. Product Identification

Synonyms: Potassium chloride
CAS No.: 7447-40-7
Molecular Weight: 74.55
Chemical Formula: KCl
Product Codes:161162

2. Composition/Information on Ingredients

  Ingredient                                CAS No         Percent        Hazardous                                  

  ---------------------------------------   ------------   ------------   ---------   

  Potassium Chloride                        7447-40-7          100%          Yes                                                                 

3. Hazards Identification

Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation: Inhalation of high concentrations of dust may cause nasal or lung irritation.
Ingestion: Large quantities can produce gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting. May produce weakness and circulatory problems. May affect heart. In severe cases, ingestion may be fatal.
Skin Contact: Contact may cause irritation or rash, particularly with moist skin.
Eye Contact: Potassium chloride is moderate eye irritant. Redness, tearing, possible abrasion can occur.
Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with impaired kidney function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.

4. First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Ingestion: Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.
Skin Contact: Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Eye Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Call a physician if irritation persists.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
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 breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8

7. Handling and Storage

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, 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. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance: White crystals or powder.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: 28.1 g/100g of water @ 0C.
Density: 1.987
pH: ca. 7 Saturated aq. sl. @ 15C
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: 1500C (2732F) Sublimes.
Melting Point: 772C (1422F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of the contained metal and halogen, possibly also free, or ionic halogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Bromine trifluoride; potassium permanganate plus sulfuric acid.
Conditions to Avoid: No information found.

11. Toxicological Information

Oral rat LD50: 2600 mg/kg; irritation eye rabbit (standard Draize): 500 mg/24 hr mild; investigated as a mutagen.

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                                         ---NTP Carcinogen---

  Ingredient                             Known    Anticipated    IARC Category

  ------------------------------------   -----    -----------    -------------

  Potassium Chloride (7447-40-7)          No          No            None

12. Ecological Information

Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:No information found.

13. Disposal Considerations

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

14. Transport Information

Not regulated.

15. Regulatory Information

16. Other Information

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