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

A Material Safety Data Sheet for Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4, providing information on the substance's identification, hazards, composition, handling, storage, exposure controls, physical and chemical properties, toxicological information, ecological information, disposal considerations, transport information, and regulatory information. in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

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  • What are the toxicological effects and ecological information of Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4?
  • What is the classification of Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K2SO4 according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008?

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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).
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Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K 2 SO 4

Version: 3.1 Revision Date: 16.01.

according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/

1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Trade name : Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K 2 SO (^4) technically pure

Registration number : 01-2119489441-34- Substance No. : 7778-80-

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- Telefax : +49-(0)561-9301- 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 % K 2 SO 4

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3. Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances

Chemical Name

CAS-No. EINECS-No. / ELINCS No.

Concentration [%]

Potassium Sulfate (K 2 SO 4 ) 7778-80- 231-915-

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 % K 2 SO 4

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DNEL : End Use: Consumers Exposure routes: Skin contact Potential health effects: Chronic effects Value: 12,8 mg/kg

DNEL : End Use: Consumers Exposure routes: Inhalation Potential health effects: Chronic effects Value: 11,1 mg/m

DNEL : End Use: Consumers Exposure routes: Ingestion Potential health effects: Chronic effects Value: 12,8 mg/kg

PNEC : Fresh water Value: 0,68 mg/l

PNEC : Marine water Value: 0,068 mg/l

PNEC : Ceiling Limit Value Value: 6,8 mg/l

8.2 Exposure controls

Engineering measures

Provide adequate ventilation.

Personal protective equipment

Respiratory protection : Effective dust mask.

Hand protection : not required under normal use

Eye protection : No special protective equipment required.

Skin and body protection : No special protective equipment required. Wear suitable protective clothing.

Hygiene measures : When using do not eat or drink. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Protective measures : No special precautions required. Do not breathe dust.

Environmental exposure controls

General advice : Do not let product enter drains.

9. Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Appearance : crystalline

Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K 2 SO 4

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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.

Serious eye damage/eye : rabbit, Result: No eye irritation, OECD Test Guideline 405

Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K 2 SO 4

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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.

Potassium Sulphate 99.6 % K 2 SO 4

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14.3 Air transport

IATA-DGR

Remarks : Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

14.4 Special precautions for user Not relevant

14.5 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

15. Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Water contaminating class (Germany)

: WGK 1 slightly water endangering

Notification status

REACH : This substance has been registered according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH).

15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

16. Other information

The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.