1. Identification of the substance/mixture  

Product identifier 

Product name : Potassium Chloride 

Chemical family : Inorganic compound 

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and advised against 

Identified uses : Fertilizer, Oil drilling, Potassium salts, Mineral water, Pharmaucetical  preparation, Photography, Fire extinguishing agent, Metalic coating, Secondary batteries  (lithium-iron sulfide type), Catalyst Vinyl Chloride, Water correcting agent 

2. Hazard Identification 

Classification of the substances or mixture 

This substance is not classified as dangerous according to European Union legislation. 

Label elements 

Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) 

Not a dangerous substances according to GHS 

CAS-No. 7447-40-7 

Labelling (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC) 

The product does not need to be labeled in accordance with EC directives or respective  national laws. 

EC-No. 231-211-8 

Other hazards 

None known 

3. Composition / information on ingredients 

Formula : KCl ClK (Hill) 

CAS No. : 7447-40-7 

EC No. : 231-211-8 

Molar mass: 74.55 g/mol 

4. First aid measures 

Description of first aid measures

After inhalation : fresh air.  

After skin contact : wash off with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing. After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. 

After swallowing : make victim drink water. Consult doctor if feeling unwell 

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 

Irritant effects, nausea, vomiting, cardiovascular disorders

Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed 

No information available 

5. Fire-fighting measures 

Extinguishing media 

Suitable Extinguishing media 

use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the  surrounding environment. 

Unsuitable Extinguishing media 

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given 

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

No combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.  

Fire may cause evolution of : hydrogen chloride gas 

Advice for firefighters 

Special protective equipment for fire fighters 

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by  keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing. 

6. Accidental release measures 

Personal precaution, protective equipment and emergency procedures. 

Advice for non emergency personnel : Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger  area,observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. 

Advice for emergency responders: protective equipment see section 8 

Environmental precautions 

Do not empty in to drains 

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up 

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills 

Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7.2 and 10.5) 

Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts. 6.4. Reference to the other sections 

Indication about waste treatment see section 13. 

7. Handling and storage 

Precaution for safe handling 

Avoid generating dust by excessive or unnecessary movement 

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 

Tightly closed. Dry. Avoid contact with aluminum or carbon steel to minimize corrosion Storage temperature: no restrictions 

Specific end uses. 

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

8. Exposure controls/personal protection 

Respiratory protection 

Required when dusts are generated. 

Hygiene measures 

Change contaminated clothing. Wash hand and face after working with subtance. 

Eye / face protection 

Safety glasses, goggles 

Environmental exposure controls 

Do not empty into drains. 

9. Physical and chemical properties 

Information on basic physical and chemical properties 

9.2. Other data 

10. Stability and reactivity 

Reactivity 

See section 10.3 

Chemical stability 

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature). 

Possibility of hazardous reactions 

No information available 

Conditions to avoid 

No information available 

Incompatible materials 

No information available 

Hazardous decomposition products 

In the event of fire, see chapter 5. 

11. Toxicological information 

Information on toxicological effects 

Acute oral toxicity 

LD50 rat 

Dose : > 2,600 mg/kg 

(RTECS) 

Eye irritation 

Possible damage: slight irritation 

Genotoxicity in vitro 

Mutagenicity (mammal cell test) : chromosome aberration 

Result : positive 

Ames test 

Salmonella typhimurium 

Result : negative 

(National Txicology Program) 

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure 

The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant, single  exposure. 

Specific target organ – repeated exposure 

The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant, repeated  exposure. 

Aspiration hazard 

No aspiration toxicity classification.

Further information 

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. 

12. Ecological information 

Toxicity

 Toxicity to fish 

 LC50 

 Species : Gambusia affinis (Mosquito fish) 

 Dose : 920 mg/l 

 Exposure time : 96 h 

 (IUCLID) 

 Toxicity to daphnia magna (Water flea) 

 EC10 

 Species: Pseudomonas putida 

 Dose: 825 mg/l 

 Exposure time: 48 h 

 Method: DIN 38412 

 (IUCLID) 

 Toxicity to algae 

 IC50 

 Species: Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) 

 Dose: 2,500 mg/l 

 Exposure time: 72 h 

 (IUCLID) 

Persistence and degradability 

Biodegradability 

The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic  substances 

Bioaccumulative potential 

No information available 

Mobility in soil 

 No information available 

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment 

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not  conducted. 

Other adverse effects. 

 Additional ecological information 

 Do not allow to run into surface waters, waste water, or soil 

13. Disposal considerations 

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate  and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product  may change the waste management options.

14. Transport information 

No classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.  

15. Regulatory information 

Safety, health and environmental regulation/legislation specific for the substance or  mixture 

 EU regulations 

 Major accident hazard 96/82/EC 

 Legislation Directive 96/82/EC does not apply 

16. Other information 

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The information accumulated here in is believed to be accurate but is not warranted to be  whether originating with the company or not. 

Health and safety data sheet should be used only as a guide to the safe handling of the  product, and is not intended as a technical specification. 

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