CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY -- POTASSIUM ACETATE  -- 6810-00-988-9356
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:06/27/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-988-9356
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:60777
=== 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

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM ACETATE
CAS:127-08-2
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-OF DUST CAN BE MODERATELY
    IRRITATING TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION-MAY IRRITATE MOUTH,
    ESOPHAGUS, STOMACH. MAY BE HARMFUL.  SKIN-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    EYE-MODERATELY IRRITATING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-BREATHING DIFFICULTIES.
    INGESTION-MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, DIARRHEA, HYPERKALEMIA.
    SKIN-IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH PROMPTLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. SKIN-WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. INGESTION-IF CONSCIOUS,
    IMMEDIATELY GIVE 2 TO 4 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING BY
    TOUCHING BACK OF T HROAT WITH FINGER. INHALE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR
    EYE/SKIN CONTACT, INGESTION, INHALATION.

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

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL. FLUSH RESIDUE AWAY WITH WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED, DRY AREA OF
    LOW FIRE RISK. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:USE A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST OR MIST RESPIRATOR, AS
    APPLICABLE TO AVOID INHALATION.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST, IF DUSTY OR MISTY CONDITIONS
    PREVAIL. NATURAL VENTILATION IS ADEQUATE IN THE ABSENCE OF DUST.
Protective Gloves:WEAR GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR REGULAR WORK CLOTHES, INCLUDING
    LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT & TROUSERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL PERSONAL HYGIENE AND FOLLOW GOOD
    HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.57
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE POWDER OR FLAKES, FAINT ACETOUS
    ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:IRRITATING VAPORS MAY BE PRODUCED WHEN
    HEATED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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