Potassium carbonate, 99+%, for analysis, anhydrous, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10674892	Thermo Scientific Acros 198040010	1 kg	Plastic bottle
10742241	Thermo Scientific Acros 198040050	5 kg	Plastic drum
10237003	Thermo Scientific Acros 198040250	25 kg	Fibre drum

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Adsorbent for analysis

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 584-08-7
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.21
• InChI Key: BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• PubChem CID: 11430

• Molecular Formula: CK2O3
• MDL Number: MFCD00011382
• Synonym: potassium carbonate, dipotassium carbonate, potash, potassium carbonate, anhydrous, carbonic acid, dipotassium salt, carbonate of potash, pearl ash, salt of tartar, kaliumcarbonat, potassiumcarbonate
• SMILES: [K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O

Specifications

• Melting Point: 891.0°C
• Color: White
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Linear Formula: K₂CO₃
• Fieser: 01,1014; 04,50; 05,552; 08,408; 09,382; 10,323; 11,433; 12,403; 13,233; 15,167
• Synonym: potassium carbonate, dipotassium carbonate, potash, potassium carbonate, anhydrous, carbonic acid, dipotassium salt, carbonate of potash, pearl ash, salt of tartar, kaliumcarbonat, potassiumcarbonate
• InChI Key: BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• IUPAC Name: dipotassium carbonate
• PubChem CID: 11430
• Percent Purity: ≥99%
• Loss on Drying: 1% max. (300°C)

• CAS: 584-08-7
• Physical Form: Powder or Granular Powder
• Molecular Formula: CK2O3
• MDL Number: MFCD00011382
• Merck Index: 15, 7740
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 1120g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: practically insoluble in ethanol, insoluble in acetone
• SMILES: [K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.21
• Formula Weight: 138.21
• Grade: Analytical
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium carbonate, Anhydrous

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
Harmful if swallowed.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.

GHS P Statement Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsin

Warning

Product Identifier

• Potassium carbonate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P332+P313-If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

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