| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Potassium superoxide | 【Synonyms】
Potassium dioxide | 【CAS】
12030-88-5 | 【Formula】
KO2 | 【Molecular Weight】
71.099999999999994 | 【EINECS】
234-746-5 | 【RTECS】
TT6053000 | 【RTECS Class】
Mutagen | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
10084 (G) | 【EC Class】
oxidizing, corrosive |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
A yellowish to white solid. | 【Solubility in water】
Rigorous decomposition | 【Melting Point】
560 | 【Density】
2.14 g/cm3 | 【Usage】
Used in chemical oxygen generators. Canister rebreathers for fire fighting/mine rescue. |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. | 【Inhalation】
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | 【Skin】
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | 【Eyes】
Immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 20 minutes. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | 【Handling】
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. |
| Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting and possible burns. | 【Inhalation】
May cause severe respiratory tract irritation and possible burns. | 【Skin】
May cause severe skin irritation and burns. | 【Eyes】
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye burns. | 【Hazards】
May explode from friction, heat or contamination. May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Some will react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard. | 【EC Risk Phrase】
R 8 35 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
S 17 26 36/37/39 45 | 【UN (DOT)】
2466 |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles. | 【Respirators】
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Fire Fighting】
Use dry chemical, graphite, or dry earth. Use water only if flooding quantities are available. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. | 【Fire Potential】
May explode from friction, heat or contamination. These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Disposal Code】
22 | 【Incompatibilities】
Oxidizing agents, carbon, 2-aminophenol + tetrahydrofuran, acids, alcohols and glycols (e.g. butyl alcohol, ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol), aldehydes (e.g. acetaldehyde, acrolein, chloral hydrate, formaldehyde), amides (e.g. butyramide, diethyltoluamide, dimethyl formamide), amines (aliphatic and aromatic, e.g. dimethyl amine, propylamine, pyridine, triethylamine), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), carbamates (e.g. carbanolate, carbofuran), cyanides (e.g. potassium cyanide, sodium cyanide), dithiocarbamates (e.g. ferbam, maneb, metham, thiram), esters (e.g. butyl acetate, ethyl acetate, propyl formate), ethers (e.g. dioxane, furfuran, tetrahydrofuran (THF)), hydrocarbons (aromatic, e.g. benzene, chrysene | 【Stability】
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Decomposition】
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases. | 【Combustion Products】
Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. |
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