SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP -- POTASSIUM ACETATE  -- 6810-00-988-9356
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM ACETATE
MSDS Date:12/01/1982
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-988-9356
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM ACETATE
CAS:127-08-2
RTECS #:AJ3325000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50=3.25 G/KG (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Effects of Overexposure:CAN IRRITATE EYES,SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER; EYE:WASH WITH WATER; INH:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR; ING:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO*2, FOAM, DRY CHEM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTND BRTHG APP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE DUST RESPIRATOR IN CONFINED, DUSTY AREA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST FOR DUST CONTROL
Protective Gloves:RECOMMENDED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:292C
Spec Gravity:1.57
Solubility in Water:72 WT%
Appearance and Odor:WHITE SOLID,ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACETIC ACID VAPORS,CO,CO*2.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
    DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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