Potassium Carbonate Anhydrous, Certified AR, for Analysis, meets analytical specification of Ph.Eur., Fisher Chemical

Specifications

• Melting Point: 891°C
• CAS: 584-08-7
• Color: White
• pH: 11.5 to 12
• Physical Form: Powder/Solid
• Quantity: 1 kg
• 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
• InChI Key: BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• SMILES: [K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O
• IUPAC Name: dipotassium;carbonate
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.21
• PubChem CID: 11430
• Formula Weight: 138.21g/mol
• Packaging: Plastic powder jar

Safety and Handling

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

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash A§ thoroughly after handling.
• 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.