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Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate, ACS, 98.5-101.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 010981.36
500 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate, ACS, 98.5-101.0%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: 010981.36
500 g, Each
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Catalog number: 010981.36
also known as 010981-36
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
6381-79-9
IUPAC Name
tetrapotassium trihydrate dicarbonate
Molecular Formula
C2H6K4O9
InChI Key
WWVGGBSGYNQKCY-UHFFFAOYSA-J
SMILES
O.O.O.[K+].[K+].[K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O.[O-]C([O-])=O
Heavy Metals
(ICP-OES) 5ppm
Impurity content
Ca 0.005%
Impurity content
Cl 0.003%
Impurity content
SiO₂ 0.005%
Impurity content
Sulfur compounds (as SO₄) 0.004%

Description

Potassium carbonate sesquihydrate is used for manufacturing of soaps, pigments, printing ink, glass, pottery, other potassium salts and as an analytical lab reagent. It is also useful as a reagent for removing carbon dioxide from ammonia.

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

  • Manufacturing of soaps, pigments, printing ink, glass, pottery, other potassium salts, as an analytical lab reagent
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    Classification of the substance or mixture
    CLP classification - Regulation(EC) No 1272/2008
    Skin Corrosion/Irritation
    Category 2
    Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation
    Category 2
    Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)
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    Hazard Statements

    H315 - Causes skin irritation

    H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

    H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

    Precautionary Statements

    P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

    P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water

    P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing

    P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell

    P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention

    P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention