SECTION 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: Potassium Bisulfate
Product Number: All applicable American Elements product codes, e.g. K-BSAT-02
, K-BSAT-03
, K-BSAT-04
, K-BSAT-05
, K-BSAT-017
CAS #: 7646-93-7
Relevant identified uses of the substance: Scientific research and development
Supplier details:
American Elements
10884 Weyburn Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: +1 310-208-0551
Fax: +1 310-208-0351
Emergency telephone number:
Domestic, North America: +1 800-424-9300
International: +1 703-527-3887
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Target Organs - Respiratory system.
Label Elements
Signal Word:
Danger
Hazard Statements
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Ingestion
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
None identified
Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3
Target Organs - Respiratory system.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component: Potassium hydrogen sulfate
CAS-No: 7646-93-7
Weight %: >95
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General Advice Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attention isrequired.
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Immediate medical attention is required. Keep eye wide open while rinsing.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician or Poison
Control Center immediately. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or
inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with
a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Ingestion Immediate medical attention is required. Do not induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Most important symptoms and effects
Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric
lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should
be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically
SECTION 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing Media CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available
Flash Point No information available
Method - No information available
Autoignition Temperature
Explosion Limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Sulfur oxides Potassium oxides
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
NFPA:
Health 3
Flammability 0
Instability 1
Physical hazards N/A
SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Environmental Precautions Should not be released into the environment. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.
Methods for Containment and Clean Up
Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal. Avoid dust
formation.
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Wear personal protective equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest.
Storage Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Corrosives area. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Guidelines This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure
limitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Health 3
Flammability 0
Instability 1
Physical hazards N/A
Engineering Measures
Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined
areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection Long sleeved clothing.
Respiratory Protection Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Hygiene Measures Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State Solid
Appearance White
Odor Odorless
Odor Threshold No information available
pH 1
Melting Point/Range 214 °C / 417.2 °F
Boiling Point/Range No information available
Flash Point No information available
Evaporation Rate Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas) No information available
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Vapor Pressure No information available
Vapor Density Not applicable
Specific Gravity 2.24
Solubility No information available
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition Temperature
Decomposition Temperature No information available
Viscosity Not applicable
Molecular Formula H K O4 S
Molecular Weight 136.16
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Hygroscopic.
Conditions to Avoid
Avoid dust formation. Incompatible products. Excess heat. Exposure to moisture.
Incompatible Materials
Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases, Alcohols
Hazardous Decomposition Products Sulfur oxides, Potassium oxides
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity
Product Information No acute toxicity information is available for this product
Component Information
Toxicologically Synergistic
Products
No information available
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation Causes burns by all exposure routes
Sensitization No information available
Carcinogenicity The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.
Mutagenic Effects No information available
Reproductive Effects No information available.
Developmental Effects No information available.
Teratogenicity No information available.
STOT - single exposure Respiratory system
STOT - repeated exposure None known
Aspiration hazard No information available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed
Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation
Endocrine Disruptor Information No information available
Other Adverse Effects The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Do not empty into drains. .
Persistence and Degradability Soluble in water Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation No information available.
Mobility Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility.
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal Methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
UN-No UN2509
Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
TDG
UN-No UN2509
Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULFATE
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
IATA
UN-No UN2509
Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULPHATE
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
IMDG/IMO
UN-No UN2509
Proper Shipping Name POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULPHATE
Hazard Class 8
Packing Group II
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. Federal Regulations
TSCA 12(b) Not applicable
SARA 313 Not applicable
SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories See section 2 for more information
CWA (Clean Water Act) Not applicable
Clean Air Act Not applicable
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Not applicable
CERCLA Not applicable
California Proposition 65 This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals
U.S. Department of Transportation
Reportable Quantity (RQ): N
DOT Marine Pollutant N
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant N
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade No information available
SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH). The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. American Elements shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. COPYRIGHT 1997-2022 AMERICAN ELEMENTS. LICENSED GRANTED TO MAKE UNLIMITED PAPER COPIES FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY.
Potassium Bisulfate is generally immediately available in most volumes. High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.
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