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Synonyms:  potassium acetate 
CAS No.: 127-08-2 
Molecular Weight: 98.15 
Chemical Formula: KC2H3O2 
Product Codes: 161159 
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Potassium Acetate 127-08-2 99 - 100% Yes
Inhalation: May cause mild irritation to the respiratory tract. 
Ingestion: Extremely large oral dosages may produce gastrointestinal 
disturbances. Has diuretic effect. 
Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected. May cause mild irritation and 
redness. 
Eye Contact: No adverse effects expected. May cause mild irritation, 
possible reddening. 
Chronic Exposure: No adverse health effects expected. 
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No adverse health effects 
expected. 
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical 
attention for any breathing difficulty. 
Ingestion: If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get 
medical advice. 
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice 
if irritation develops. 
Eye Contact: Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if 
irritation develops. 
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard. 
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard. 
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing 
surrounding fire. 
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective 
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full 
facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode. 
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established. 
Ventilation System: In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory 
health hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions of use create 
discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered. 
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): For conditions of use where 
exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, 
a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil 
particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a 
NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels 
are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. 
WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient 
atmospheres. 
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain 
and quick-drench facilities in work area. 
Appearance: White, deliquescent, crystalline powder.
Odor: Odorless. 
Solubility: 200 g/100 g water. 
Specific Gravity: 1.57 @ 25C 
pH: 9.7 Conc: 0.1M (solution) 
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0 
Boiling Point: No information found. 
Melting Point: 292C (558F) 
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found. 
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found. 
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found. 
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use 
and storage. 
Hazardous Decomposition Products: May produce oxides of carbon and the 
contained metal. 
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. 
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents. 
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, heat, flames, ignition sources and 
incompatibles. 
Oral rat LD50: 3250 mg/kg
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Potassium Acetate (127-08-2) No No None
Environmental Fate: No information found. 
Environmental Toxicity: No information found. 
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Potassium Acetate (127-08-2) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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--Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Potassium Acetate (127-08-2) Yes Yes No Yes
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 1\----------------
-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Potassium Acetate (127-08-2) No No No No
--------\Federal, State & International Regulations - Part 2\----------------
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Potassium Acetate (127-08-2) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: No Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated. 
Poison Schedule: None allocated. 
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of 
the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the 
information required by the CPR. 
Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the 
information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its 
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the 
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person 
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their 
independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular 
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HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, NILE 
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