Version 1Last reviewed 27 February 2026Catalogue: 20060, C363
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
Product Name
Potassium Chloride
Other Names
Not available.
Product Number(s)
20060, C363
CAS Number
7447-40-7
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd 11 Carlton Street KIRWAN QLD 4817 Australia (07) 4773 9444 pst@proscitech.com proscitech.com.au
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd 11 Carlton Street KIRWAN QLD 4817 Australia (07) 4773 9444 pst@proscitech.com proscitech.com.au
2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
This substance is not classified according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Void
Precautionary Statement(s)
Void
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation
Not available.
Ingestion
Not available.
Eyes
Not available.
Skin
Not available.
Environment
Not available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
potassium chloride
7447-40-7
Substances
4. First Aid Measures
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Fire
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
No special measures required.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
7. Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling
No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage
No further relevant information available.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Not required.
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Not available.
Respiratory protection
Not required.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
Appearance
White, crystalline powder.
Odour
Odourless.
pH
Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure
Not applicable.
Density
1.98g/cm³
Boiling Point
1500°C
Melting Point
770°C
Solubility
330g/l
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined.
Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Formula
Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. Toxicological Information
Acute effects
7447-40-7 potassium chloride
Oral LD50 2600mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
When used and handled according to specifications, the product does not have any harmful effects to our experience and the information provided to us.
The substance is not subject to classification according to the latest version of the EU lists.
12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
Smaller quantities can be disposed of with household waste.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Not regulated.
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
Not regulated.
Packing group
Not regulated.
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
Not available.
15. Regulatory Information
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is listed S4
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. Other Information
SDS preparation date
27 February 2026
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.