Potassium Carbonate Toxicity

Identification and uses
:


CAS number : 584-08-7

Molecular formula : K2CO3

Uses and emission sources
:


-Manufacture of organic and inorganic
materials.

-Ceramics

Toxicology
:


This product is absorbed by the
respiratory and digestive tracts.

I-Acute Effects :

Irritation and corrosion of the skin,
the eyes, the respiratory and digestive tracts.

Eyes :

It causes ocular irritation. It causes
an irritating and caustic effect similar to that of potassium
hydroxide.

Skin :

It causes an irritating and caustic
effect similar to that of potassium hydroxide.

Ingestion :

It can cause severe irritation of the
gastro-intestinal tract with nausea, vomiting and burns. Harmful
by ingestion.

Inhalation :

It causes irritation of the respiratory
tract.

II-Chronic Effects :

No known effects.

Effects on Development :


A study of several animal species
suggests an absence of effects on antenatal development.

Effects on Reproduction
:


No data concerning the effects on
reproduction has been found in the consulted documentary sources.


Data on mother's milk: There is no data
pertaining to its excretion or detection in milk.

Cancinogenic Effects :


No data concerning a cancerogenic effect
has been found in the consulted documentary sources.

Mutagenic Effects :


Available data do not make it possible
to make an adequate evaluation of its mutagenic effect.

First aid
:


I-Ocular Contact : COLOR=3D"#004080">

Abundantly rinse the eyes with water
during at least 15 minutes and see a doctor.

II-Skin Contact :

Quickly withdraw contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with much water. Consult a doctor.

III-Ingestion :

In the case of ingestion, make the
person drink water, do not induce vomiting, call a doctor.

IV-Inhalation : COLOR=3D"#004080">

In the case of inhalation of vapors or
dust, bring the person into a ventilated place. If he does not
breathe, give artificial respiration. Call a doctor.

Handling :


Wash yourself well after use. Minimize
the production of dust and its accumulation. Avoid contact with
the eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid ingesting and inhaling. Use
adequate ventilation.

Storage :


Store in a tightly closed container, in
a cool, dry, well ventilated room away from incompatible
materials.

References :

1-Occupational Medicine,Carl Zenz,
last edition.


2-Clinical Environmental Health and
Toxic Exposures, Sullivan & Krieger; last edition.


3-Sax's Dangerous Properties of
Industrial Materials, Lewis C., last edition.


4-Toxicologie Industrielle et
Intoxications Professionnelles, Lauwerys R.R. last
edition.