Material Safety Data Sheet for Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4, Slides of Chemistry

Download Material Safety Data Sheet for Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4 and more Slides Chemistry in PDF only on Docsity! Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4 Version: 3.1 Revision Date: 16.01.2012 1/8 Print Date: 21.06.2012 Material Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1 Product identifier Trade name : Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4 technically pure Registration number : 01-2119489441-34-0018 Substance No. : 7778-80-5 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Use of the Substance/Mixture : Raw material for industry 1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Company : K+S KALI GmbH Bertha-von-Suttner-Str. 7 34131 Kassel Germany Telephone : +49-(0)561-9301-0 Telefax : +49-(0)561-9301-1753 E-mail address : info@kali-gmbh.com 1.4 Emergency telephone number Giftinformationszentrale Nord, Göttingen, Germany Telephone:+49 (0)551 19240 2. Hazards identification 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. Classification(67/548/EEC,1999/45/EC) This substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC. 2.2 Label elements Labelling(REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. Labelling according to EC Directives () Further information : The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC directives or respective national laws. 2.3 Other hazards This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT). This substance is not considered to be very persistent nor very bioaccumulating (vPvB). Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4 Version: 3.1 Revision Date: 16.01.2012 2/8 Print Date: 21.06.2012 Material Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 3. Composition/information on ingredients 3.1 Substances Chemical Name CAS-No. EINECS-No. / ELINCS No. Concentration [%] Potassium Sulfate (K2SO4) 7778-80-5 231-915-5 > 99 4. First aid measures 4.1 Description of first aid measures General advice : When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice. If inhaled : If breathed in, move person into fresh air. In case of skin contact : Rinse with water. In case of eye contact : Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. If swallowed : Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms : No information available. 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treatment : For specialist advice physicians should contact the Poisons Information Service. 5. Firefighting measures 5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : The product is not flammable. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Unsuitable extinguishing media : none 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Specific hazards during firefighting : Heating or fire can release toxic gas. Sulphur oxides 5.3 Advice for firefighters Special protective equipment for firefighters : Respiratory protection Further information : Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This must not be discharged into drains. Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4 Version: 3.1 Revision Date: 16.01.2012 5/8 Print Date: 21.06.2012 Material Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Colour : white Odour : very faint pH : ca. 6, 25 °C, Aqueous solution Melting point/range : 1.069 °C Flash point : Not applicable Density : 2,66 g/cm³ Water solubility : 108 g/l, 20 °C Autoignition temperature : none Thermal decomposition : > 700 °C Explosive properties : none Oxidizing properties : none 9.2 Other information Bulk density : ca. 1.400 kg/m³ 10. Stability and reactivity 10.1 Reactivity Stable 10.2 Chemical stability No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous reactions : No dangerous reaction known under conditions of normal use. 10.4 Conditions to avoid Conditions to avoid : None known. 10.5 Incompatible materials Materials to avoid : None known. 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. 11. Toxicological information 11.1 Information on toxicological effects Product Acute oral toxicity : LD50: > 2.000 mg/kg, rat, OECD 425 Acute inhalation toxicity : LC50: > 1,2 mg/l, OECD Guideline 433 Acute dermal toxicity : LD50: > 2.000 mg/kg, rat, OECD Test Guideline 402 Skin corrosion/irritation : Result: No skin irritation, EU Method B.46 Serious eye damage/eye : rabbit, Result: No eye irritation, OECD Test Guideline 405 Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4 Version: 3.1 Revision Date: 16.01.2012 6/8 Print Date: 21.06.2012 Material Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization : Result: Does not cause skin sensitization., OECD Guideline 429 Germ cell mutagenicity Genotoxicity in vitro : Result: negative, Mutagenicity (Escherichia coli - reverse mutation assay) Genotoxicity in vivo : no data available Assessment : Not mutagenic in Ames Test. Carcinogenicity : rat, OECD Test Guideline 453 Did not show carcinogenic or mutagenic effects in animal experiments. Reproductive toxicity : rat, NOAEL: >= 1.500 mg/kg, OECD Guideline 422 Assessment: Animal testing did not show any effects on fertility. Teratogenicity : rat, NOAEL: >= 1.500 mg/kg, OECD Guideline 422 Assessment: Did not show mutagenic or teratogenic effects in animal experiments. STOT - repeated exposure : rat, Oral, NOAEL: 256 mg/kg, OECD Test Guideline 453 Further information : Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. 12. Ecological information 12.1 Toxicity Product: Toxicity to fish : LC50: 680 mg/l, 96 h, Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow), USEPA 1991 EPA/600/4-90/027 Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates. : LC50: 720 mg/l, 48 h, Daphnia magna (Water flea), USEPA 1991 EPA/600/4-90/027 Toxicity to algae : EC50: 2.700 mg/l, 18 DAY, Chlorella vulgaris (Fresh water algae) Toxicity to bacteria : EC20: > 20 g/l, 16 h, Pseudomonas putida, DIN 38412 12.2 Persistence and degradability Product: Biodegradability : The methods for determining biodegradability are not Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4 Version: 3.1 Revision Date: 16.01.2012 7/8 Print Date: 21.06.2012 Material Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 applicable to inorganic substances. 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential Product: Bioaccumulation : Bioaccumulation is unlikely. 12.4 Mobility in soil Product: Mobility : Not applicable Distribution among environmental compartments : Not applicable Physico-chemical removability : Not applicable 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Product: Assessment : This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT). This substance is not considered to be very persistent nor very bioaccumulating (vPvB). 12.6 Other adverse effects Product: Adsorbed organic bound halogens (AOX) : Not applicable 13. Disposal considerations 13.1 Waste treatment methods Product : Check if agriculture use is possible. Contaminated packaging : Empty containers should be taken to an approved waste handling site for recycling or disposal. 14. Transport information 14.1 Land transport ADR Remarks : Not a dangerous substance as defined in the above regulations. Tunnel restriction code : Not relevant 14.2 Sea transport ADNR Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations. IMDG Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.