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Product Name: Potassium Formate
Chemical Formula: HCOOK
Other Names: Potassium methanoate
Recommended Use: Deicing fluid, drilling fluid, heat transfer medium
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CAS Number: 590-29-4
Classification: Classified as non-hazardous under most regulatory guidelines; can cause irritation to eyes and skin on contact.
Label Elements: May show irritation symbol or exclamation mark based on local regulations.
Hazard Statements: May cause mild eye and skin irritation; ingestion may cause gastrointestinal distress.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid direct contact with skin and eyes; prevent release to the environment; wash thoroughly after handling.
Chemical Identity: Potassium Formate
Purity: Typically above 96%
Impurities: May contain small quantities of water, potassium carbonate, formic acid
Ingredient CAS Number: Potassium Formate (590-29-4)
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; seek medical help if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing; rinse skin with plenty of water; seek attention for persistent irritation.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present; consult a doctor if discomfort continues.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink small quantity of water if conscious; do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention immediately.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Media: Avoid direct water jets onto spilled product.
Fire Hazards: Potassium formate itself does not support combustion, but may decompose under intense heat producing irritating fumes such as carbon oxides and potassium oxides.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear standard protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Special Precautions: Move containers from fire area if safe; avoid breathing fumes.
Personal Precautions: Wear appropriate personal protective equipment—gloves, goggles, protective clothing.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, watercourses, or soil.
Containment and Clean-up: Sweep up and place in suitable container for disposal; wash area with water after removal; ventilate spill area.
Safe Handling: Use with adequate ventilation; avoid breathing dust or mist; avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed containers in a dry, cool, well-ventilated place away from incompatible substances such as strong acids.
Incompatibles: Do not store near oxidizers or acids; avoid contact with moisture to prevent clumping.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust or general room ventilation.
Respiratory Protection: No special protection needed under normal use; in dusty conditions, wear a dust mask or respirator.
Hand Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves such as nitrile or rubber.
Eye Protection: Use safety glasses with side shields or chemical splash goggles.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing to minimize skin contact.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling; remove contaminated clothing before entering eating areas.
Recommended Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits established for potassium formate.
Appearance: White crystalline solid or colorless solution
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Solubility: Soluble in water
Melting Point: 165–168°C (solid)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Density: 1.91 g/cm³ (solid); solution density varies with concentration
pH: 7–10 (10% solution)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Other Properties: Hygroscopic; may absorb moisture from air
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions; decomposes at high temperatures.
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, exposure to strong acids.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Potassium oxides, carbon oxides, formic acid vapors may form under extreme heat.
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity by oral, dermal, and inhalation routes; oral LD50 (rat) reported as >2000 mg/kg.
Skin Contact: May cause mild irritation; repeated or prolonged exposure can dry skin.
Eye Contact: May irritate eyes resulting in redness or discomfort.
Inhalation: Dust or mist can cause mild respiratory irritation.
Ingestion: May irritate gastrointestinal tract; large quantities can lead to nausea, vomiting.
Chronic Effects: No known chronic human health impacts; no evidence of carcinogenicity or mutagenicity.
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity for aquatic and terrestrial organisms; high concentrations may affect aquatic life due to alterations in ionic balance.
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable; breaks down to formate ion and potassium ion in water.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Unlikely to bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms.
Mobility in Soil: High solubility; can move through soil and enter groundwater.
Other Adverse Effects: Large uncontrolled releases could contribute to soil and water salinization.
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national environmental regulations.
Disposal of Containers: Rinse containers thoroughly before recycling or disposal; avoid reuse unless properly cleaned.
Special Precautions: Do not discharge into drains or the environment without proper permits.
Recommended Methods: Secure landfill or reputable chemical waste facility.
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport.
Proper Shipping Name: Potassium Formate
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: No special packing group assigned.
Environmental Hazards: Not listed as a marine pollutant.
Transport Notes: Keep containers well closed and upright during transport; protect from moisture during shipping.
Inventory Status: Listed on international inventories such as TSCA (US), EINECS (EU), DSL (Canada), and AICS (Australia).
Labeling Requirements: Follow local, national, and international requirements for labeling and safety data sheets.
Regulatory References: Not subject to major chemical reporting requirements; handle according to occupational safety and health regulations.
Other Requirements: Provide training for personnel in safe handling and emergency response.
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