Product Specification 

SUBSTANCE: Potassium Carbonate

CHEMICAL FORMULA: K2CO3

Minimum Assay: 99%

Molecular Formula: K2CO3

Molecular Weight: 138.21 g/mol

Solubility in water (% weight): 138 g/l at 20 C - completely soluble

Insoluble Matter in Water: <0.008%

Loss on drying at 300 C: <0.48%

Chloride (Cl): <0.001%

Phosphate (PO4): <0.0008%

Sulphate (as SO4): <0.003%

Calcium (Ca): <0.00036%

Iron (Fe): <0.0005%

Magnesium (Mg): <0.00012%

Sodium (Na): <0.02%

Silicate (SiO2): <0.004%

HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS INFORMATION COMPONENT:

CAS-No.: 584-08-7

EC-No.: 209-529-3

Acute Health Effects

Inhalation: There may be irritation of the throat with a feeling of tightness in the chest

Skin contact: : Irritation or pain may occur at the site of contact.

Ingestion: There may be soreness and redness of the mouth and throat.

Eye contact: There may be irritation and pain.

EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES 

Inhalation: Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so.

Skin contact: Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. Transfer to hospital as soon as possible.

 Eye contact: Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Transfer to hospital for specialist examination.