Potassium superoxide, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code	Brand	Quantity	Packaging
10776422	Thermo Scientific Acros 355420250	25 g	Plastic bottle
10638254	Thermo Scientific Acros 355425000	500 g	Plastic bottle

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12030-88-5
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 71.1
• Synonym: Potassium dioxide

• Molecular Formula: KO₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00082411

Specifications

• Melting Point: 400°C
• Color: Yellow
• Molecular Formula: KO₂
• MDL Number: MFCD00082411
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: reacts
• Formula Weight: 71.1

• CAS: 12030-88-5
• Physical Form: Chunks and/or Powder
• Linear Formula: KO₂
• Synonym: Potassium dioxide
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 71.1
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium superoxide

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement:
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.
Reacts violently with water.

GHS P Statement:
IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Wear eye protection/face protection.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.

WARNING: The information provided on this web site was developed in compliance with European Union (EU) regulations and is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling and use. It is not to be considered as either a warranty or quality specification.

GHS Signal Word: Danger

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Product Identifier

• Potassium superoxide

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• EUH014-Reacts violently with water.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• 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): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P371+P380+P375-In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Potassium superoxide

RUO – Research Use Only