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Potassium Carbonate Safety Data
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO. 584-08-7
EINECS NO. 209-529-3
FORMULA K2CO3
MOL WT. 138.21
H.S. CODE 2836.40
TOXICITY Oral rat LD50: 1870 mg/kg
SYNONYMS
Potash; Salt of Tartar; Carbonic acid, Dipotassium salt;
DERIVATION
by the reaction of carbon dioxide with potassium chloride + magnesium oxide (Engel-Precht process) or electrolytic caustic lye.

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE

white powder or granular
MELTING POINT

891 C
BOILING POINT Decomposes
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.29
SOLUBILITY IN WATER

soluble (insoluble in alcohol)
pH 11.6 (Aqueous solution)

NFPA RATINGS

 Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1
FLASH POINT Not considered to be a fire hazard
STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions

First Aid Measures
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give large quantities of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.