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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Potassium Bisulfate
Catalog Numbers:
S80132, P193-500, P193NHL
Synonyms:
Potassium hydrogen sulfate; Sulfuric acid, monopotassium salt; Acid
potassium sulfate; Monopotassium sulfate
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7646-93-7 | Sulfuric acid, monopotassium salt |
100 | 231-594-1 |
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white solid.
Danger! Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns.
Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye
burns.
Skin:
Contact with skin causes irritation and possible burns, especially
if the skin is wet or moist.
Ingestion:
Causes digestive tract burns with immediate pain, swelling of the
throat, convulsions, and possible coma.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore
throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema.
Chronic:
No information found.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish
surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Instability:
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry,
closed container for disposal.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get on skin
or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
| Sulfuric acid, monopotassium salt |
none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Sulfuric acid, monopotassium salt:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron. Wear appropriate protective
clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: odorless
pH: Acidic in water (<7)
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate:Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Decomposes.
Freezing/Melting Point:197 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:210 deg C
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:2.24
Molecular Formula:KHSO4
Molecular Weight:136.1629
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong bases; strong oxidizing agents; moist air or water
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of potassium, sulfur oxides (SOx), including sulfur oxide and
sulfur dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 7646-93-7:
TS7200000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7646-93-7:
Oral, rat: LD50 =
2340 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7646-93-7:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE |
POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE |
| Hazard Class: |
8 |
8 |
| UN Number: |
UN2509 |
UN2509 |
| Packing Group: |
II |
II |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7646-93-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
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
CAS# 7646-93-7 can be found on the
following state right to know lists: New Jersey.
California Prop 65
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:
C
Risk Phrases:
R 34 Causes burns.
R 37 Irritating to respiratory system.
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7646-93-7: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7646-93-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of E.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7646-93-7 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
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Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 3/24/1999
Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable
for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits
or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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