Product Name: Potassium Naphthenate
Chemical Formula: C11H7KO2 (typical)
Synonyms: Naphthenic acid potassium salt
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Recommended Use: Catalysis, metal extraction, paint drier
Restrictions: Not intended for food, drug, or cosmetic applications
CAS Number: 61789-36-4
GHS Classification: Skin Irritation (Category 2), Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure (Category 3), Aquatic Acute (Category 2)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Toxic to aquatic life.
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Environment
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Wear protective gloves, eye, and face protection. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment.
Emergency Overview: White to yellowish powder or crystals. Irritating to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Acute aquatic hazard.
Chemical Name: Potassium Naphthenate
CAS Number: 61789-36-4
Concentration: 95-100%
Impurities: Naphthenic acids (trace amounts), Water (≤1%)
Other Components: None known
Mixture: No
Inhalation: Remove exposed person to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, oxygen may be administered. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin with plenty of soap and water for 15 minutes. If irritation continues, consult a physician.
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical help if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately.
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: Irritation of eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. Coughing, shortness of breath.
Immediate Medical Attention/Special Treatment: See physician, show this safety data sheet.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or water spray.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid direct water stream.
Special Hazards: Product may decompose on heating, releasing toxic fumes of carbon oxides and potassium compounds.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear full protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus.
Specific Methods: Avoid getting water runoff into sewers and waterways.
Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, potassium oxides.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area if necessary. Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or dust. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not allow into drains or surface water.
Containment: Use inert absorbent material to gather and contain spill.
Cleanup Procedures: Sweep or scoop spilled material into suitable containers for disposal. Ventilate area. Thoroughly wash contaminated surface.
Disposal: Dispose of collected waste as described under disposal considerations.
Reference to Other Sections: For information on safe handling, see section on handling and storage.
Handling: Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid inhaling dust or fumes. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Storage Conditions: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Keep away from sources of ignition, incompatible substances, acids, strong oxidizers.
Incompatibilities: Avoid contact with acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Packing Materials: Use corrosion-resistant containers tightly sealed to avoid moisture absorption.
Specific End Uses: See identification section for recommended uses.
Exposure Limits: No established occupational exposure limits for Potassium Naphthenate.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to minimize dust/fume levels. Provide emergency eye wash stations and safety showers in work area.
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, PVC), protective clothing, and eye/face protection (safety glasses with side-shields or goggles). Respiratory protection (NIOSH/MSHA-approved mask) required if dust or fume exposure likely.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands thoroughly after use. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in work area. Remove contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
Appearance: White to yellowish crystalline solid or powder.
Odor: Faint characteristic naphthenic odor.
Odor Threshold: Not available.
pH: Basic, typically 10-12 as 1% water solution.
Melting Point: >200°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling.
Flash Point: >100°C (estimated)
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
Flammability: Not classified as flammable; combustible at elevated temperature.
Explosive Properties: No data.
Vapor Pressure: Low; negligible at 20°C.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Specific Gravity: approx. 1.1–1.2 g/cm³
Solubility: Soluble in water, alcohols.
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available.
Auto-Ignition Temperature: >400°C (estimated)
Decomposition Temperature: >200°C
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight: Variable (depends on composition of naphthenic acids).
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions.
Reactivity: May react with strong acids, evolution of naphthenic acid and potassium salts.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture, heat, ignition sources.
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, potassium oxides, naphthenic acid fumes.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, and eye contact, ingestion.
Acute Toxicity: Low by oral, dermal, and inhalation exposure (LD50 oral rat >2,000 mg/kg).
Skin Irritation/Corrosion: Causes irritation.
Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization: Not classified as sensitizer; repeated exposure may cause dermatitis.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified.
Carcinogenicity: No evidence from animal studies.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not expected.
STOT-Single Exposure: May cause respiratory irritation.
STOT-Repeated Exposure: Not classified.
Aspiration Hazard: Not applicable.
Symptoms: Irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory tract; coughing, redness, discomfort.
Chronic Effects: Possible dermatitis after prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms. LC50 (fish, 96h): 7–30 mg/L (typical data for related naphthenates).
Persistence and Degradability: Partially biodegradable. Some bioaccumulation possible.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Moderate, depending on naphthenic acid composition.
Mobility in Soil: Water soluble; may leach into groundwater.
Other Adverse Effects: May persist in aquatic environments; avoid discharge to the environment.
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of as hazardous chemical waste in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. Avoid discharge into drains, surface waters, or soil.
Disposal of Contaminated Packaging: Rinse empty containers. Dispose of as hazardous waste unless thoroughly cleaned.
Sewage Disposal: Do not dispose of via sewage system.
Recommended incineration/landfill: Incinerate or send to licensed landfill, according to regulations.
Regulations: Consult local regulations for required procedures.
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods for transport.
Proper Shipping Name: Potassium Naphthenate
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated (may vary if product criteria for aquatic hazard are triggered).
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Harmful to aquatic environments.
Special Precautions: Prevent spillage during transport.
Transport Label(s): None required under most regulations (consult local/regional requirements).
Labelling According to GHS: Skin and eye irritant, aquatic hazard.
OSHA: Hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.
TSCA: Listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory.
REACH: Registered substance (EU); subject to restrictions for industrial use.
Canadian WHMIS: Classified as hazardous.
SARA Section 313: Not subject.
California Prop 65: Not listed.
Other Regulations: Check local, state, national chemical control regulations.
