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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT AND COMPANY

1.1 Identification of the Product
Product name is Potassium Chloride Brine
1.2 Company
See details below

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient Name – Potassium Chloride
CAS No – 7447-40-7

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Not regarded as a health hazard under current legislation.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Product
General – No recommendation given, but first aid may still be required in case of accidental exposure, inhalation or ingestion of this chemical. If in doubt, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION PROMPTLY!
Inhalation – Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Rest and keep warm. Get medical attention if adverse symptoms develop/persist.
Ingestion – Immediately rinse mouth and provide fresh air. Contact physician if large quantity has been consumed or if adverse symptoms develop.
Skin – Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
Eyes – promptly wash with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media – Fire can be extinguished using Foam. Carbon Dioxide (CO2), water spray, fog or mist, dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures – No specific fire fighting procedure given.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazards – No unusual fire or explosion hazards noted.
Hazardous Decomposition Product - No hazardous or decomposition products.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

For small spills flush spillage to the drains with copious amounts of water. For large spills contain and absorb spill with suitable inert material (sand or earth). Then transfer to a suitable container for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Handling – Protective measure during handling are detailed in section 8 of this data sheet.
7.2 Storage – Keep in a cool, dry, ventilated storage and closed containers.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Occupational Exposure Limits
Ingredient Name – Potassium Chloride
CAS No. 7447-40-7
STD - NUI
Exposure limit for respirable dust is 5mg/m3
Exposure limit for total inhalable dust is 10mg/m3
Ingredient will only present a dust hazard in the dried state
8.2 Protective Equipment
Safety glasses or goggles and Protective gloves.
No specific ventilation requirements noted, except this product must not be used in a confined space without good ventilation.
No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be required under exceptional circumstances when excessive air contamination exists.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Colour: Colourless
Appearance: Liquid
Odour/Taste: Odourless or no characteristic odour
Solubility Description: Insoluble in organic solvents.
Specific Gravity [Water = 1]: 1, 13 @ 20oC
Evaporation Rate [BuAc = 1]: N/A
Vapour Pressure [mmHg]: N/A @ 20oC
Vapour Density [air = 1]: N/A
Volatile by Vol. [%]: 91
Melting Point [OC]: -20
Boiling Point [oC]: ~110 780 mmHg
pH Value: 7
Flash Point [OC]: N/A
Flash point method: N/A
Auto Ignition Temperature [OC]: N/A
Flammability Limit – Lower%: N/A
Flammability Limit – Upper%: N/A

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

No specific incompatible chemicals.
No hazardous decomposition products.
Will not polymerize.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

11.1 Health Warnings

Inhalation: Not considered a health problem via this route under normal use.
Eye Contact: May cause temporary pain, redness, tears or burning.
Ingestion: May cause sickness and nausea.
Skin Contact: Causes irritation to raw skin or cuts.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
Product is believed to be non hazardous.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Dispose of at an approved land disposal site in accordance with local authority requirements.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

ROAD
LABEL FOR CONVEYANCE: No transport warning sign required.
AIR
UN AIR: N/A
AIR TRANSPORT CLASS NO. N/A
SEA
UN SEA: N/A
SEA TRANSPORT CLASS NO. N/A
MARINE POLLUTANT: No
RAIL
RAIL TRANSPORT CLASS NO. N/A

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

LABEL FOR SUPPLY: Not classified.
RISK PHRASES: Not classified.
SAFETY PHRASES: Not classified.
UK REGULATORY REFERENCES:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988.
Chemicals [Hazard Information & Packaging] Regulations 1993.

16. OTHER INFORMATION:

REVISION COMMENTS: Data Sheet conforms to CHIP Regulations.

Product Supplied by: Data Sheet Compiled by:
J & H Bunn Ltd, J & H Bunn Ltd [www.jhbunn.co.uk] South Beach Parade Great Yarmouth Norfolk NR30 3QA UK Phone +44 [0]1493 744700 Fax +44 [0]1493 744701
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