EM INDUSTRIES INC, EM SCIENCE DIVISION -- POTASSIUM MURIATE, PX1405, PX1410  -- 6810-00-264-6545
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM MURIATE, PX1405, PX1410
MSDS Date:05/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-6545
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM INDUSTRIES INC, EM SCIENCE DIVISION
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0AL61
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE, MCB MFG CHEMISTS INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300
CAGE:1U692
Company Name:EM INDUSTRIES INC CHEMICALS & PIGMENTS DIVISION
Address:7 SKYLINE DRIVE
Box:City:HAWTHORNE
State:NY
ZIP:10532
Country:US
Phone:914-592-4660
CAGE:0AL61

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 3020 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYE CONTACT CAUSES IRRITATION. SKIN
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES CAUSES
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DATA NOT AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE. EYES:
    IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR;	GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED.
    INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:ANY SUITABLE FOR OTHER MATERIALS INVOLVED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCES TOXIC
    FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROT EQUIP. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES UNTIL AREA DETERM TO BE FREE
    FROM EXPLO/FIRE HAZ. CNTN RELEASE & ELIM ITS SOURCE IF IT CAN BE
    DONE W/OUT RISK. TAKE UP  & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP.
    COMPLY(SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    AT CONTROLLED ROOM TEMPERATURE. DO NOT GET IN EYES. AVOID
    PROLONGED/REPEATED SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:EXHAUST VENTILATION PREFERRED IF DUST PRESENT
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, PVC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH, SAFETY EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC: W/FED, STATE & LOCAL REGS ON REPORTING RELEASES.

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:2732F,1500C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1423F,773C
Spec Gravity:1.99
Solubility in Water:26%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE ODORLESS CRYSTALS OR GRANULES

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BRF*3.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE COMPOUNDS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MATL DOES NOT HAVE EPA WASTE NUMBER & IS NOT A
    LISTED WASTE, HOWEVER, CONSULTATION WITH A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL
    SITE (TSD) SHOULD BE ACCOMPLISHED. ALWAYS CONTACT A TSD TO ASSURE
    COMPLIANCE WITH ALL  CURRENT LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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