| Identified uses | Industrial and scientific research use. |
| Uses advised against | no data available |
SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1Classification of the substance or mixture
Eye irritation, Category 2
2.2GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
| Pictogram(s) |  |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | H319 Causes serious eye irritation |
| Precautionary statement(s) |
| Prevention | P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
| Response | P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
| Storage | none |
| Disposal | none |
2.3Other hazards which do not result in classification
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1Substances
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number | Concentration |
| Potassium oleate | Potassium oleate | 143-18-0 | 205-590-5 | 100% |
SECTION 4: First-aid measures
4.1Description of necessary first-aid measures
If inhaled
Move the victim into fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration and consult a doctor immediately. Do not use mouth to mouth resuscitation if the victim ingested or inhaled the chemical.
Following skin contact
Take off contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a doctor.
Following eye contact
Rinse with pure water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Following ingestion
Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
4.2Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed
Inhalation of dust causes irritation of nose and throat, coughing, and sneezing. Ingestion causes mild irritation of mouth and stomach. Contact with eyes causes irritation. (USCG, 1999)
4.3Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1Suitable extinguishing media
Dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide. ... water may be ineffective.
5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire. (USCG, 1999)
5.3Special protective actions for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing mist, gas or vapours.Avoid contacting with skin and eye. Use personal protective equipment.Wear chemical impermeable gloves. Ensure adequate ventilation.Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
6.2Environmental precautions
Prevent further spillage or leakage if it is safe to do so. Do not let the chemical enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1Precautions for safe handling
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
7.2Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1Control parameters
Occupational Exposure limit values
Biological limit values
8.2Appropriate engineering controls
Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
8.3Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)
Eye/face protection
Wear tightly fitting safety goggles with side-shields conforming to EN 166(EU) or NIOSH (US).
Skin protection
Wear fire/flame resistant and impervious clothing. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Respiratory protection
If the exposure limits are exceeded, irritation or other symptoms are experienced, use a full-face respirator.
Thermal hazards
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties and safety characteristics
| Physical state | Potassium oleate is a brown solid or clear to amber liquid with a soapy odor. Sinks and mixes slowly with water. (USCG, 1999) |
| Colour | YELLOWISH OR BROWNISH, SOFT MASS OR CRYSTALS |
| Odour | FAINT SOAPY ODOR |
| Melting point/freezing point | 7°C(lit.) |
| Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range | 293°C(lit.) |
| Flammability | no data available |
| Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit | no data available |
| Flash point | 152°C(lit.) |
| Auto-ignition temperature | no data available |
| Decomposition temperature | no data available |
| pH | no data available |
| Kinematic viscosity | no data available |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 70° F (NTP, 1992) |
| Partition coefficient n-octanol/water | no data available |
| Vapour pressure | 3.7E-06mmHg at 25°C |
| Density and/or relative density | greater than 1.1 at 68° F (solid or liquid) (USCG, 1999) |
| Relative vapour density | no data available |
| Particle characteristics | no data available |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1Reactivity
Water soluble. Gives basic aqueous solution.
10.2Chemical stability
10.3Possibility of hazardous reactions
Salts, basic, such as OLEIC ACID, [POTASSIUM SALT], are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.
10.4Conditions to avoid
10.5Incompatible materials
10.6Hazardous decomposition products
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
Acute toxicity
- Oral: no data available
- Inhalation: no data available
- Dermal: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Germ cell mutagenicity
Carcinogenicity
Reproductive toxicity
STOT-single exposure
STOT-repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1Toxicity
- Toxicity to fish: no data available
- Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
- Toxicity to algae: no data available
- Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available
12.2Persistence and degradability
12.3Bioaccumulative potential
12.4Mobility in soil
12.5Other adverse effects
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1Disposal methods
Product
The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Contaminated packaging
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
SECTION 14: Transport information
14.1UN Number
| ADR/RID: UN3382 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: UN3382 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: UN3382 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.2UN Proper Shipping Name
| ADR/RID: TOXIC BY INHALATION LIQUID, N.O.S. with an LC50 lower than or equal to 1000 ml/m3 and saturated vapour concentration greater than or equal to 10 LC50 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: TOXIC BY INHALATION LIQUID, N.O.S. with an LC50 lower than or equal to 1000 ml/m3 and saturated vapour concentration greater than or equal to 10 LC50 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: TOXIC BY INHALATION LIQUID, N.O.S. with an LC50 lower than or equal to 1000 ml/m3 and saturated vapour concentration greater than or equal to 10 LC50 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.3Transport hazard class(es)
| ADR/RID: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.) |
14.4Packing group, if applicable
| ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.) | IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.) | IATA: I (For reference only, please check.) |
14.5Environmental hazards
| ADR/RID: No | IMDG: No | IATA: No |
14.6Special precautions for user
14.7Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question
| Chemical name | Common names and synonyms | CAS number | EC number |
| Potassium oleate | Potassium oleate | 143-18-0 | 205-590-5 |
| European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) | Listed. |
| EC Inventory | Listed. |
| United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory | Listed. |
| China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015 | Not Listed. |
| New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC) | Listed. |
| Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS) | Listed. |
| Vietnam National Chemical Inventory | Listed. |
| Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC) | Listed. |
| Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL) | Listed. |
SECTION 16: Other information
Information on revision
| Creation Date | July 15, 2019 |
| Revision Date | July 15, 2019 |
Abbreviations and acronyms
- CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
- ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
- RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
- IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
- IATA: International Air Transportation Association
- TWA: Time Weighted Average
- STEL: Short term exposure limit
- LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
- LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
- EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
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