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Danger

EFFECTIVE DATE

2018-01-19

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

3

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Potassium, cubes, stored in mineral oil

Danger 2018-01-19

Hazard Statements

In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary Statements

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 Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture 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 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap with wet bandages 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 Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Storage Store locked up Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Manufacturer information

Name

Fisher Scientific

Phone

800-424-9300

Address

One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

PICTOGRAMS

NFPA

3

3

2

W

School of Science, Technology, and Health
Local data

SKU #

*This local data is shared by all revisions