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Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
13.2 Potassium chloride
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE
Intended/recommended use: electrolyte for reference electrode in 9245 sodium analyzer
Chemical formula: KCl 3M in water
Molecular weight: 74.55 g/mol
Product name: Potassium Chloride
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: Hazardous
KCl: Not hazardous
Water (H
2
O): Not Hazardous
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Critical hazards to man:
No danger Avoid: Skin contact: X Ingestion: X Inhalation: X Eye contact: X
Critical hazards to environment: none.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Immediate professional medical assistance required: yes no X
Symptoms General First Aid procedures
Inhalation: Inhaling mist can cause mucus
membrane irritation.
Remove to fresh air. Provide oxygen if
needed.
Skin contact: Mild irritation. Wash with soap and water.
Eye contact: Irritation Immediately flush with water, holding
eyelids open. If problems persist, get
medical attention.
Ingestion: Large doses may cause nausea,
vomiting, and abdominal pain. May
affect heart.
Drink plenty of water induce vomiting,
and if necessary, get medical attention if
irritation persists.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire hazard: None: X Flammable: Avoid heat, flame, sparks:
Fire extinguishing media to be used: Suitable extinguishing media in adaptation to materials stored in the immediate
neighborhood. Prevent fire-fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater.
Special risk: Non-combustible.
Explosion hazard: None
6. MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL SPILLAGE
Personal precautions: Do not inhale vapors/aerosols.
Environmental precautions: Do not allow entering sewerage system.
Methods for cleaning up: Clean up with absorbent paper and air out area.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling: No further information.
Storage: Tightly closed.
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