SECTION I: PRODUCT SPECIFICATION |
PRODUCT NAME : powder Muriate of Potash (MOP) CHEMICAL FAMILY Inorganic Salt CHEMICAL NAME Potassium Chloride |
SECTION II: COMPOSITION |
H2O 1% Maximum COLOR Off-white , grayish Grade Powder Form |
SECTION III: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA |
Flash port—not applicable flammable limits —not applicable Industrial potash is non—flammable inorganic salt. It will support comburstion and is non-hazardous. |
SECTION IV: REACTIVITY DATA |
Stability: industrial potash is stable under all normal conditions Incompatibility (material to avoid): none Hazardous polymerization: will not occur |
SECTION V: HEALTH HAZARD DATA |
Osha permissible exposure limit: none This product has no registered hazardous constituents and thus does not require any particular measure of caution. Routes of entry: lungs (breathing), ingestion (swallowing). Toxicity data: this product is not classified as hazardous product. Effects of overexposure: Short term : --exposure to air born potash dust may cause irritation to the upper respiratory tracts. Long term:--none First aid measure: In case of contact with skin—washing with water is recommend. In case of contact of eyes—immediately wash with water and consult an ophthalmologist if irritation occurs. |
SECTION VI: SPILL, HANDLING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL |
Measure to be taken after accidental spillage: Shoveling, manual or mechanical. Handling and storage: No regulation is in force. Product is to be protected from damp fluctuations. Disposal: This product can be used as fertilizer, spread on grass or park areas (1kg/50m2). |
SECTION VII: SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION |
Respiratory protection device is not required, goggles and light safety clothes are advised upon application of fine muriate, dust mask is advisable. |
Eye protection: if high dust concentration exist, tight –fitting goggles are recommended to reduce dust exposure to the eyes. |
SECTION VIII: SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS |
None. |