SAFETY DATA SHEET

Product Trade Name:

KCL POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Revision Date: Revision Number:
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1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE

COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product Identifier
Product Trade Name:
KCL POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
Synonyms
None
Chemical Family
Inorganic Salt
Internal ID Code
HM000965

Recommended use and restrictions on use

Application
Brine
Uses advised against
No information available

Manufacturer's Name and Contact Details

Manufacturer/Supplier
Halliburton Energy Services
14th Floor, CitiBank Tower, Al-Qutayat Street
Dubai, UAE
Telephone Number : +971 43036666

Additional Information

Prepared By
Chemical Stewardship
Telephone: 1-281-871-6107
e-mail: fdunexchem@halliburton.com

Emergency Telephone Number

1-760-476-3959
Global Incident Response Access Code: 334305
Contract Number: 14012

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 - H303

Hazard Pictograms

Signal Word
Warning

Hazard Statements
H303 - May be harmful if swallowed

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Precautionary Statements

Prevention
None
Response
P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Storage
None
Disposal
None

Contains
Substances CAS Number
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7

Additional Information
This substance is not considered to be persistent, bioaccumulating nor toxic (PBT).
This substance is not considered to be very persistent nor very bioaccumulating (vPvB).

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substances CAS Number PERCENT (w/w) GHS Classification
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 60 - 100% Acute Tox. 5 (H303)

4. FIRST AID MEASURES

First-aid Measures
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove from area to fresh air. Get medical attention if respiratory irritation develops or if breathing becomes difficult.
Skin
Wash with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Eyes
In case of contact, or suspected contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and get medical
attention immediately after flushing.
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing by mouth. Obtain immediate medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

May be harmful if swallowed.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Notes to Physician
Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media
All standard fire fighting media
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
None known.

Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Not applicable

Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Full protective clothing and approved self-contained breathing apparatus required for fire fighting personnel.

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use appropriate protective equipment. Avoid creating and breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Ensure
adequate ventilation.

Environmental Precautions
Prevent from entering sewers, waterways, or low areas.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Scoop up and remove.

Additional Information
See Section 8 and 13 for additional information.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, or clothing. Avoid creating or inhaling dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wash hands after use.
Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Use appropriate protective equipment.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in a cool, dry location. Product has a shelf life of 60 months.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Control parameters
Exposure Limits

Appropriate engineering controls

Use in a well ventilated area.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

If engineering controls and work practices cannot prevent excessive exposures, the selection and proper use of personal protective
equipment should be determined by an industrial hygienist or other qualified professional based on the specific application of this
product.
Respiratory Protection
If engineering controls and work practices cannot keep exposure below occupational exposure limits or if exposure is unknown,
wear a NIOSH certified, European Standard EN 149, AS/NZS 1715:2009, or equivalent respirator when using this product.
Selection of and instruction on using all personal protective equipment, including respirators, should be performed by an Industrial
Hygienist or other qualified professional.
Dust/mist respirator. (N95, P2/P3)
Hand Protection
Normal work gloves.
Skin Protection
Normal work coveralls.
Eye Protection
Dust proof goggles.
Other Precautions
None known.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State:
Solid
Color
White to gray
Odor:

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Odorless
Odor Threshold:
No information available
pH:
9.2
Specific Gravity
1.99
Freezing Point/Range (°C):
No information available
Boiling Point/Range (C):
No information available
Flash Point/Range (°C):
No information available
Flash Point Method:
Not determined
Flammability Limits in Air - Lower (%):
No information available
Flammability Limits in Air - Upper (%):
No information available
Autoignition Temperature (°C):
No information available
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1):
No information available
Vapor Pressure @ 20 C (mmHg):
No information available
Vapor Density (Air=1):
No information available
Water Solubility
Soluble in water
Decomposition Temperature (C):
No information available
Viscosity, Dynamic @ 20 C (centipoise):
No information available
Viscosity, Kinematic @ 20 C (centistokes):
No information available
Partition Coefficient/n-Octanol/Water:
No information available
Molecular Weight (g/mole):
74.55

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Reactivity
Not expected to be reactive.

Chemical Stability
Stable

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Will Not Occur

Conditions to Avoid
None anticipated

Incompatible materials
None known.

Hazardous decomposition products

None known.

Additional Guidelines

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Not Applicable

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Information on Toxicological Effects
Acute Toxicity
Inhalation
May cause mild respiratory irritation.
Eye Contact
Non-irritating to rabbit's eye
Skin Contact
Not irritating to skin in rabbits.
Ingestion
May cause abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.

Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity
No data available to indicate product or components present at greater than 0.1% are chronic health hazards.

LD50 Oral: > 5000 mg/kg (Rat)

Toxicology data for the components

Substances CAS Number LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 3020 mg/kg (Rat) > 2000 mg/L (Rabbit) (similar No data available
substance)

Substances CAS Number Skin corrosion/irritation

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 Non-irritating to the skin (Rabbit) (similar substances)

Substances CAS Number Serious eye damage/irritation

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 May cause mild eye irritation. (Rabbit) (similar substances)

Substances CAS Number Skin Sensitization

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 Did not cause sensitization on laboratory animals (mouse) (similar substances)

Substances CAS Number Respiratory Sensitization

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 No information available

Substances CAS Number Mutagenic Effects

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 In vitro tests did not show mutagenic effects.

Substances CAS Number Carcinogenic Effects

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 Did not show carcinogenic effects in animal experiments (similar substances)

Substances CAS Number Reproductive toxicity

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 Animal testing did not show any effects on fertility. Did not show teratogenic effects in animal
experiments. (similar substances)

Substances CAS Number STOT - single exposure

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 No significant toxicity observed in animal studies at concentration requiring classification.

Substances CAS Number STOT - repeated exposure

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 No significant toxicity observed in animal studies at concentration requiring classification. (similar
substances)

Substances CAS Number Aspiration hazard

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 Not applicable

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Toxicity
Substances CAS Number Toxicity to Algae Toxicity to Fish Toxicity to Toxicity to Invertebrates
Microorganisms
Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 EC50(72h): 2500 mg/l LC50: 1060 mg/L EC50(3h): >1000 mg/L TLM96: 100-330 ppm
(Desmodesmus (Lepomis macrochirus); (activated sludge) (Crangon crangon)
subspicatus) LC50: 750-1020 mg/L EC50(24h): >= 580
EC50(72h): > 100 mg/L (Pimephales promelas) <=990 mg/L (Daphnia
(growth rate) magna)
(Desmodesmus EC50(48h): >=440 <=
subspicatus) 880 mg/L (Daphnia
magna)

Persistence and degradability

Substances CAS Number Persistence and Degradability

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 The methods for determining biodegradability are
not applicable to inorganic substances.

Bioaccumlation potential

Substances CAS Number Log Pow

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 No information available

Mobility in soil

Substances CAS Number Mobility

Potassium chloride 7447-40-7 No information available

Other adverse effects

No information available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste treatment methods
Disposal methods
Bury in a licensed landfill according to federal, state, and local regulations. Substance should NOT be deposited into a sewage
facility.
Contaminated Packaging
Follow all applicable national or local regulations. Contaminated packaging may be disposed of by: rendering packaging incapable
of containing any substance, or treating packaging to remove residual contents, or treating packaging to make sure the residual
contents are no longer hazardous, or by disposing of packaging into commercial waste collection.
Other Information
No information available

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number
Not restricted

UN proper shipping name:

Not restricted

Transport Hazard Class(es):

Not applicable

Packing Group:
Not applicable

Environmental Hazards:

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Not applicable

Special Precautions for User

None

Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Regulatory Information
This SDS was prepared in accordance with United Nations "Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of
Chemicals (GHS)" and its revisions.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Key literature references and sources for data
www.ChemADVISOR.com/
NZ CCID

Revision Date:
28-Nov-2017
Revision Note
SDS sections updated:
1

Disclaimer Statement
This information is furnished without warranty, expressed or implied, as to accuracy or completeness. The information is obtained
from various sources including the manufacturer and other third party sources. The information may not be valid under all
conditions nor if this material is used in combination with other materials or in any process. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user.

End of Safety Data Sheet

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