FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY -- POTASH  -- 6810-00-282-9707
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASH
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-282-9707
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY
Emergency Phone Num:(201)796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CARBONATE  CAS#584-08-7
CAS:584-08-7
RTECS #:TS7750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

Effects of Overexposure:LD 50=1870MG/KG,ORAL IN RATS.HARMFUL IF
    SWALLOWED.MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:WASH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER,IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT,FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.CALL A PHYSICIAN IF SWALLOWED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.COLLECT IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER.DILUTE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS
    OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA.KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYES EXPOSURE

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

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY
    CONDITIONS/ADEQUATE VENT.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:AS REQUIRED TO PREVENT PROLONGED CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:2.43
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBL
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES.DISPOSAL MUST BE
    MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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