Potassium, 98%, chunks, in mineral oil, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 7440-09-7
• Molecular Formula: K
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 39.10
• MDL Number: MFCD00133776
• InChI Key: ZLMJMSJWJFRBEC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: kalium, potassium, metal, potassium, liquid alloy, unii-rwp5ga015d, rwp5ga015d, hsdb 698, monopotassium, potasio, mono-potassium, atom
• PubChem CID: 5462222
• ChEBI: CHEBI:26216
• IUPAC Name: potassium
• SMILES: [K]

• Color: Gray
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Linear Formula: K
• Quantity: 500 g
• Fieser: 01,905; 06,274; 12,400; 13,170; 14,308; 15,269
• Merck Index: 15, 7725
• Formula Weight: 39.1
• Packaging: Plastic Drum
• Form: Chunk
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Danger
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Reacts violently with water.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement: IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Wear eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container. WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only