SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	POTASSIUM CARBONATE (anhydrous) AR
Catalogue No. :	AL3665	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	584-08-7	EC Number :	209-529-3
Grade :		EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	28364000
Synonyms :	Potash, pearl ash
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 H319 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 H315 Specific target organ toxicity Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation H335 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xn; R22 Xi; R36/37/38 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS07
Signal word (CLP) :	Warning
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 - Wash ... thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301+P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/¦ if you feel unwell P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/¦ P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/¦ if you feel unwell P321 - Specific treatment (see ... on this label) P330 - Rinse mouth P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/container to ...
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		POTASSIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS AR
CAS No. :		584-08-7
EC No. :		209-529-3
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation. Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation. Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures :	No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Clear up rapidly by scoop or vacuum.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling :	Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a wellventilated area.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions :	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Solid Colour
Colour :	White crystalline.
Odour :	odourless.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	11 - 13 at 138 g/l at 25 °C
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	891 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	No data available
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	No data available
Density :	2.43 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: 138 g/l at 20 °C - completely soluble
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. Air contact. Moisture.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Oral: Harmful if swallowed.
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes skin irritation. pH: 11 - 13 at 138 g/l at 25 °C
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Causes serious eye irritation. pH: 11 - 13 at 138 g/l at 25 °C
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
Reproductive toxicity :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) :	May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) :	Not classified
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Harmful if swallowed.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to ...

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	Not applicable
UN-No. (IMDG) :	Not applicable
UN-No. (IATA) :	Not applicable
UN-No. (ADN) :	Not applicable
UN-No. (RID) :	Not applicable
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	Not applicable
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	Not applicable
Transport document description (ADR) :	Not applicable
Transport document description (IMDG) :	Not applicable
Transport document description (IATA) :	Not applicable
Transport document description (ADN) :	Not applicable
Transport document description (RID) :	Not applicable
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	Not applicable
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	Not applicable
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	Not applicable
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	Not applicable
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	Not applicable
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	Not applicable
Packing group (IMDG) :	Not applicable
Packing group (IATA) :	Not applicable
Packing group (ADN) :	Not applicable
Packing group (RID) :	Not applicable
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
No data available
- Transport by sea
No data available
- Air transport
No data available
- Inland waterway transport
No data available
- Rail transport
No data available
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions POTASSIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS AR is not on the REACH Candidate List POTASSIUM CARBONATE ANHYDROUS AR is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, slightly hazardous to water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 337) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 STOT SE 3 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation H302 Harmful if swallowed H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation R22 Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin Xi Irritant Xn Harmful