J.T.BAKER INC. -- POTASSIUM CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS  -- 6810-00-227-0405
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM CARBONATE, ANHYDROUS
MSDS Date:09/08/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-0405
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:HO852
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:J.T.BAKER INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08885
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:HO852
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CARBONATE
CAS:584-08-7
RTECS #:TS7750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF
    OVEREXPOSURE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION OF DUST MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION OR BURNS. INGESTION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND BURNING TO
    MOUTH AND STOMACH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. FOLLOW WITH DILUTE VINEGAR, FRUIT JUICE OR WHITE
    OF EGGS, BEATEN WITH WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHI NG, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
    GIVE OXYGEN. EYES & SKIN: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MIN. WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:AS APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND SELF-CONTAINER BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOTE: DECOMPOSES AT BOILING POINT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SLF-CONTND BREATH APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECT CLOTH. W/CLEAN SHOVEL,CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN,DRY
    CONTNR & COVER. REMOVE FM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTNRS TIGHTLY CLOSED.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF AIRBORNE CONC IS HIGH,USE APPROPRIATE
    RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:B3
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:=891.1C, ######F
Spec Gravity:2.42
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE />10%/
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,ODORLESS GRANULES

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, STRONG ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:MOISTURE, DUSTING, HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:IAW ALL APPLICABLE FED,STATE & LOCAL REGS.

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