Potassium Chloride SDS

Product Identification

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• Item identified: Potassium Chloride.
• Recommended use: agricultural use, food additives, & dietary supplements
• Manufacturer/Supplier: (ABC manufacturer/supplier)

Hazards Identification

• Not categorised by GHS standards as a hazardous chemical or mixture.
• Not regarded as a carcinogen.
• Not regarded as hazardous to development or reproduction.
• Not regarded as a mutagen.

First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: No particular first-aid procedures are necessary. Remove to fresh air if any respiratory irritation arises.
• Skin contact: No particular first-aid procedures are necessary. Remove to fresh air if any respiratory irritation arises.
• Eye contact: No particular first-aid procedures are necessary. If your eyes become itchy, rinse them with water for 15 minutes.
• Ingestion: Constipation, diarrhoea, and nausea can all be brought on by potassium chloride. Obtain water, & if required, medical help.

Fire-Fighting Measures

• Not regarded as a fire hazard
• Not regarded as posing a threat of explosion.
• Not regarded as an oxidizer.

Accidental Release Measures

• Personal precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
• Environmental precautions: Not expected to have an environmental impact.
• Methods for cleaning up: Clean up spillage with appropriate absorbent material and dispose of it in accordance with local regulations.

Handling & Storage

• Handling: Use good industrial practices when handling.
• Storage: Store at a cool, dry place.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Engineering controls: Not required.
• Wear the proper personal protection equipment (PPE) to prevent contact with your skin, eyes, & clothing.

Physical & Chemical Properties

• Appearance: white (powder)
• Odor: odorless.
• pH: 7.0 (10% solution).
• Melting point: 776 °C.
• Boiling point: Not available.
• Flash point: Not applicable.
• Evaporation rate: Not available.
• Flammability: Not applicable.
• Stability: stable under typical use & storage conditions.
• Reactivity: Non-reactive under regular use & storage circumstances.
• Hazardous polymerization: Won’t occur.

Toxicological Information

• Acute toxicity: Not regarded as toxic.
• Skin irritation: Not believed to cause skin irritation.
• Eye irritation: Not believed to irritate the eyes.
• Respiratory irritation: Not regarded as irritating to the respiratory system.
• Carcinogenicity: Not regarded as a carcinogen.
• Reproductive & developmental toxicity: Not regarded as hazardous to development or reproduction.
• Mutagenicity: Not regarded as a mutagen.
• Other information: A potassium overdose can result in irregular heartbeats, disorientation, difficulty breathing, & muscle weakness.

A white, odourless, crystalline powder known as potassium chloride is frequently used as a food ingredient, dietary supplement, & in a variety of industrial & agricultural uses.

Conclusion

For use as a food additive, nutritional supplement, industrial chemical, and in agriculture, potassium chloride is a safe & practical chemical. According to GHS standards, it is not a hazardous material or mixture, and when used and handled correctly, it does not provide any major health or safety risks. When handling & storing this product, it’s crucial to use good industrial practices & to put on the proper personal protection equipment (PPE) to protect your skin, eyes, & clothing.