ICSC 0769 - POTASSIUM OXIDE

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en" dir="ltr"> <head>  <script>(function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src= 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f); })(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-W3KV4V');</script>  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /> <meta name="Keywords" content="International Chemical Safety Cards ICSC" />  <title>ICSC 0769 - POTASSIUM OXIDE </title> <link rel="stylesheet" href="http://www.ilo.org/webcommon/dyn/images/icsc/style3.css" type="text/css" /> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.ilo.org/webcommon/dyn/images/icsc/newin.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.ilo.org/webcommon/dyn/images/icsc/newinsurf.js"></script> <style type="text/css" MEDIA=screen> .paramcolor {color:#000088} .tempsentence {color:#880000} .tagclass {color:#880000; text-decoration: italic;} em {color:#000088} A:link, A:active { color: #0033cc; text-decoration: none;border-bottom: none;} A:visited { color: #993300; text-decoration: none;border-bottom: none;} A:hover {color: #993300;text-decoration: underline;border-bottom: dashed #999999 1px;} </style> <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="http://www.ilo.org/webcommon/dyn/images/icsc/fonts-min.css" />     <style> body {font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color:black;} a:link {text-decoration: none; color:blue;} a:visited {text-decoration: none; color:blue;} p {font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11px; color:black;} th {font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color:black; font-style:bold;} @media print { footer {page-break-after: always;} .no-print, .no-print * { display: none !important; } } </style> </head> <center><A HREF="http://www.inchem.org"><IMG SRC="../../inchemhead.jpg" WIDTH="630" HEIGHT="65" BORDER="0" ALT="IPCS INCHEM Home"></A></center> <body>  <noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-W3KV4V" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript>   <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=0 RULES=GROUPS bgcolor=#E25C5C> <tr> <td align="left" valign="center"><b> POTASSIUM OXIDE</b></td><td align="right" valign="center" style="direction: ltr; "><b>ICSC:</strong> 0769 (October 2006)</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="center" colspan="2" >Potassium monoxide<br /> Dipotassium oxide</td> </tr> </table> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=1 CELLSPACING=0 RULES=GROUPS> <tr> <td align="left" valign="center" ><b> CAS #: 12136-45-7</span><br /></b></td><b></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="center" ><b> UN #: 2033</span><br /></b></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="center" ><b>EC Number: 235-227-6<br /></b></td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0> <tr> <th WIDTH=13%> </th> <th WIDTH=29%>ACUTE HAZARDS</th> <th WIDTH=29%>PREVENTION</th> <th WIDTH=29%>FIRE FIGHTING</th> </tr> <tr> <th WIDTH=13%>FIRE & EXPLOSION</th> <td WIDTH=29%>Not combustible.   </td> <td WIDTH=29%>   </td> <td WIDTH=29%>Use powder, carbon dioxide. NO hydrous agents.   </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0> <tr> <th colspan="4"> PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! </th> </tr> <tr> <th WIDTH=13%> </th> <th>SYMPTOMS</th> <th>PREVENTION</th> <th>FIRST AID</th> </tr> <tr> <th WIDTH=13%>Inhalation</th> <td WIDTH=29%>Sore throat. Cough. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. </td> <td WIDTH=29%>Use local exhaust. Use breathing protection. </td> <td WIDTH=29%>Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention. </td> </tr> <tr> <th WIDTH=13%>Skin</th> <td WIDTH=29%>Redness. Pain. Serious skin burns. </td> <td WIDTH=29%>Protective gloves. Protective clothing. </td> <td WIDTH=29%>Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer immediately for medical attention. </td> </tr> <tr> <th WIDTH=13%>Eyes</th> <td WIDTH=29%>Redness. Pain. Burns. </td> <td WIDTH=29%>Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. </td> <td WIDTH=29%>Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention. </td> </tr> <tr> <th WIDTH=13%>Ingestion</th> <td WIDTH=29%>Sore throat. Burning sensation in the throat and chest. Shock or collapse. </td> <td WIDTH=29%>Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. </td> <td WIDTH=29%>Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention. </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0> <tr> <th WIDTH=50%>SPILLAGE DISPOSAL</th> <th WIDTH=50%>CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING</th> </tr> <tr> <td WIDTH=50% valign="top">Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Sweep spilled substance into covered dry, plastic containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. </td> <td WIDTH=50% rowspan="5" valign="top"> <p><strong>According to UN GHS Criteria</strong></p> <div align="center"><img src="http://www.ilo.org/webcommon/dyn/images/icsc/ghs-pictograms/acid_red.gif" alt="corr" title="corr" width="77" height="77" /></div> <div align="center"><strong>DANGER</strong></div> Causes severe skin burns and eye damage <br /> <p><b>Transportation</b><br /> <strong>UN Classification</strong><br /> UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II  </td> </tr> <tr> <th>STORAGE</th> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Separated from strong acids and food and feedstuffs. Dry. </td> </tr> <tr> <th>PACKAGING</th> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top">Airtight.<br />Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. </td> </tr> </table> <footer> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0 RULES=GROUPS> <tr valign="top"> <td><img src="http://www.ilo.org/webcommon/dyn/images/icsc/ilo-logotext-w46xh74-en.png" style="vertical-align: top;" /></td> <td> <img src="http://www.ilo.org/webcommon/dyn/images/icsc/who-logo-w73xh74-en.png" style="vertical-align: top;" /></td> <td><p>Prepared by an international group of experts on behalf of ILO and WHO, with the financial assistance of the European Commission. <br />漏 ILO and WHO 2021</p></td> <td><img src="http://www.ilo.org/webcommon/dyn/images/icsc/ec-logo-w200xh53.jpg" style="vertical-align: bottom;" /></td> </tr> </table> </footer> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0 RULES=GROUPS bgcolor=#E25C5C> <tr> <td align="left" valign="center"><b> POTASSIUM OXIDE</b></td> <td align="right" valign="center"><b>ICSC:</strong> 0769</b></td> </tr> </table> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0> <tr> <th colspan="2">PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION</th> </tr> <tr> <td WIDTH=50% valign="top"> <p><b>Physical State; Appearance</b> <br />GREY HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALLINE POWDER.  <p><b>Physical dangers</b> <br /> </font> <p><b>Chemical dangers</b> <br />The solution in water is a strong base. It reacts violently with acid and is corrosive. Reacts violently with water. This produces potassium hydroxide. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.  </td> <td WIDTH=50% rowspan="5" valign="top"> <p> Formula: K<sub>2</sub>O</span><br /> Molecular mass: 94.2 <br />Decomposes at 350掳C<br />Density: 2.3 g/cm鲁<br />Solubility in water: reaction  </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0> <tr> <th colspan="2">EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS</th> </tr> <tr> <td WIDTH=50% valign="top"> <p><b>Routes of exposure</b> <br />Serious local effects by all routes of exposure.  <p><b>Effects of short-term exposure</b> <br />The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the aerosol may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Medical observation is indicated.  </td> <td WIDTH=50% rowspan="5" valign="top"> <p><b>Inhalation risk</b> <br />A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.  <p><b>Effects of long-term or repeated exposure</b> <br />  </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0> <tr> <th>OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS</th> </tr> <tr> <td>  </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0> <tr> <th>ENVIRONMENT</th> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0> <tr> <th>NOTES</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Reacts violently with fire extinguishing agents such as water.<br />The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.<br />Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered.<br />See ICSC 0357. </font> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0> <tr> <th>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</th> </tr> <tr> <td>   <strong>EC Classification</strong><br />  <br /> <table> <tr> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td></td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> </table> <br /> <table WIDTH=100% BORDER=1 CELLPADDING=2 CELLSPACING=0 RULES=ROWS> <tr valign="top"> <td></td><td width="50%">All rights reserved. The published material is being distributed without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. 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ICSC 0769 - POTASSIUM OXIDE