Instructions / Assembly
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7. Handling and storage
Handling
Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid dust formation.
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
8. Exposure controls / personal protection
Exposure Guidelines
This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits
established by the region specific regulatory bodies.
Engineering Measures
None under normal use conditions..
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's
eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin and body protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory Protection
No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice
9. Physical and chemical properties
Physical State
Solid
Appearance
White
Odor
odorless
Odor Threshold
No information available.
pH
6 50g/L (20°C)
Melting Point/Range
770°C / 1418°F
Boiling Point/Range
1420°C / 2588°F@ 760 mmHg
Flash Point
No information available.
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable
Flammability (solid,gas)
No information available.
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper
No data available
Lower
No data available
Vapor Pressure
No information available.
Vapor Density
Not applicable
Relative Density
1.987 g/cm3No information available.
Solubility
Partly soluble in water
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water
No data available
Autoignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition temperature
No information available.
Viscosity
Not applicable
Molecular Formula
Cl K
Molecular Weight
74.54
10. Stability and reactivity
Reactive Hazard
None known, based on information available.
Stability
Hygroscopic.
Conditions to Avoid
Incompatible products. Excess heat. Avoid dust formation. Exposure to moist air or water.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific - Potassium chloride
Revision Date 14-Feb-2014