CRYSTRAN LTD

SAFETY DATA SHEET

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE OPTICAL CRYSTAL
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND THE COMPANY
CHEMICAL NAME:
SYNONYMS, TRADE NAMES:
DESCRIPTION:
USAGE:
APPEARANCE:
SUPPLIER:

Potassium Chloride
KCl
Inorganic Crystalline pieces
Optical Material
Clear transparent solid. No odour
CRYSTRAN LTD, 1 Broom Road Business Park, Poole, Dorset UK BH12 4PA

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT NAME
Potassium Chloride

CAS No.
7447-40-7

%
100%

CLASS
N.R.

HEALTH
N.R.

RISK
None

UN No.
-

3. HAZARDS INFORMATION
Harmful if ingested in quantity, usually causing vomiting. May irritate eyes. Large doses can cause central nervous system depression. Rapidly excreted in urine.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

GENERAL:
EYES:
SKIN:
INHALATION:
INGESTION:

Consult a Physician for specific advice

Irrigate thoroughly with water, if discomfort persists obtain medical attention.
Wash off thoroughly with soap and water.
Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases seek medical attention.
Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. Induce vomiting if conscious. Obtain medical attention.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

FLASH POINT:
AUTO IGNITION TEMP:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA:
UNUSUAL FIRE HAZARDS:

Not Ignitable. Not Applicable

Not Applicable
Not Applicable
May evolve toxic fumes in a fire.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

CONTAMINATION CLEANUP: Wear suitable protective clothing & equipment as listed under Exposure / Personal protection. Mix with sand, transfer carefully to
container and arrange removal by disposal company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent. For large spillages liquids should be contained with
sand or earth and both liquids and solids transferred to salvage containers. Any residues should be treated as for small spillages.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

USAGE PRECAUTIONS:
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS:

No special precautions
Store at room temperature (15 to 25C recommended). Keep well closed and protected from moisture.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Protective gloves made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) are required. Use of a laboratory coat is suggested. Safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields are required if
there is any possibility of chipping or dust creation. Respirators must be worn when the threshold limit is exceeded. Provide adequate general mechanical ventilation, and
local exhaust ventilation. When handling quantities of this material, be sure to wear appropriate protective equipment as described. Eye wash should be readily available.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not take internally. Avoid breathing dust when generated. For persons with sensitive existing medical conditions, medical advice
should be sought before employing on tasks involving exposure to this material.

EXPOSURE LIMITS OES, not assigned (Long term, 8 hour TWA)

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE :
pH IN AQUEOUS SOLUTION:
BOILING POINT (760mm Hg)
MELTING POINT:
FLASH POINT:
FLAMMABILITY:
EXPLOSIVE PROPERTIES:
SPECIFIC GRAVITY:
VAPOUR PRESSURE:
SOLUBILITY IN WATER:

Clear transparent crystalline pieces

Not determined
1420C
778C
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.98
Not Applicable
Very soluble (34.7g/100g water at 0C)

CRYSTRAN LTD
1, Broom Road Business Park, Poole, Dorset, UK BH12 4PA TEL: +44 1202 307650
Email: sales@crystran.co.uk
www.crystran.co.uk

FAX +44 1202 307651

Registered in England No.2863378

CRYSTRAN LTD

SAFETY DATA SHEET

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE OPTICAL CRYSTAL
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY:
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
MATERIALS TO AVOID:

Stable under normal conditions of storage or use.

May evolve toxic fumes in fire
Acids and Oxidisers

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

TOXIC DOSE - LD50
CARCINOGENICITY
MUTAGENICITY/TERATOGENICITY
TOXICOLOGICAL FINDINGS

No data
No evidence of carcinogenic properties.
No evidence of mutagenic effects.
No evaluation of toxicological data is available.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

No environmental hazard is anticipated provided that the material is handled and disposed of with due care and attention.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

DISPOSAL METHODS:

Non hazardous and non-regulated solid waste. Contact your local waste disposal authority for advice, or pass to a chemical disposal
company.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Not subject to transport regulations

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

CLASSIFICATION:
LABEL FOR SUPPLY:

Not classified as dangerous according to EC directives

None

RISK PHRASES:
SAFETY PHRASES:

None
None

EC-No.:231-211-8

16. OTHER INFORMATION

REVISION DATE: January 2008
Supercedes issue of March 2004 (Changes in Section: 10, 14, 15)

The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and must be used only as a guide.
2008 Crystran Ltd.

CRYSTRAN LTD
1, Broom Road Business Park, Poole, Dorset, UK BH12 4PA TEL: +44 1202 307650
Email: sales@crystran.co.uk
www.crystran.co.uk

FAX +44 1202 307651

Registered in England No.2863378