Potassium Carbonate
Properties
Product #
2896
Name
Potassium Carbonate
Synonyms
Dipotassium carbonate, Potash, carbonate of potash, carbonic acid, dipotassium salt
Formula
K2CO3
Purity
99.99%
CAS Number
584-08-7
Molecular Weight
138.21
Color & Form
White powder
Boiling Point
Decomposes
Melting Point
891° C
Specific Gravity
2.43
Solubility in water
Soluble
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Safety
Transportation Information
Not a dangerous good
Pictogram
Signal Word
Warning
Hazardous Statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed.
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Phrases
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Detailed Safety and Handling Information can be found on our Safety Data Sheet (SDS).