POTASSIUM SULFIDE

Melting point :912°
Boiling point :912 °C
Density :1.74
solubility :soluble in H2O, ethanol; insoluble in ethyl ether
form :Powder
color :white to yellow
Water Solubility :very soluble H2O, alcohol, glycerol; insoluble ether [MER06]
Sensitive :air sensitive, hygroscopic
Stability :Stable, but air-sensitive. Flammable. Contact with acids liberates poisonous hydrogen sulfide. Anhydrous material may be spontaneously combustible.
CAS DataBase Reference :1312-73-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System :Potassium sulfide (K2S) (1312-73-8)

Symbol(GHS):
Signal word:	Danger
Hazard statements:	Code Hazard statements Hazard class Category Signal word Pictogram P-Codes H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A, B, C Danger P260,P264, P280, P301+P330+ P331,P303+P361+P353, P363, P304+P340,P310, P321, P305+ P351+P338, P405,P501 H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard Category 1 Warning P273, P391, P501
Precautionary statements:	P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264 Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to..…