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Product Name: Potassium Α-Ketoglutarate Monopotassium Salt
Chemical Name: Potassium 2-oxoglutarate
Synonyms: Monopotassium 2-oxopentanedioate
CAS Number: 100929-71-3
Molecular Formula: C5H5KO5
Molecular Weight: 184.19 g/mol
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemicals, research
Supplier Details: Please refer to the packaging label, company address, and contact number
Emergency Contact: Refer to local poison center or health emergency line
GHS Classification: Not classified as a hazardous substance under GHS criteria
Acute Effects: May cause slight irritation to eyes, skin, or mucous membrane on contact
Chronic Effects: No evidence for long-term hazards documented
Signal Word: None assigned
Pictograms: None assigned under current classification
Precautionary Statements: Avoid dust formation, handle with care, use recommended personal protection
Potential Health Effects: May irritate gastrointestinal tract if ingested in large quantities
Chemical Composition: Mixture
Main Ingredient: Potassium Α-Ketoglutarate Monopotassium Salt (100%)
Impurities: None reported above relevant thresholds
Concentration Range: ≥ 98% purity (typical analysis)
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, keep comfortable for breathing, seek medical advice if symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of water and soap, remove contaminated clothing, seek attention for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses safely, continue rinsing; consult medical professional if discomfort continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, drink small quantities of water if conscious, seek immediate medical advice
Most Important Symptoms: Local irritation, coughing, redness or discomfort to eyes and skin
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Avoid strong water jets to minimize spread of material
Specific Hazards: Non-flammable; on thermal decomposition may emit potassium oxides and carbon oxides
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and standard protective clothing
Special Procedures: Use water to cool containers, collect fire run-off for disposal
Hazardous Combustion Products: Formation of smoke, potassium oxides, carbon oxides possible on decomposition
Personal Precautions: Use suitable personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, dust mask
Environmental Precautions: Prevent spillage from entering drains, sewers, soil, and waterways
Spill Clean-Up: Sweep up to avoid dust formation, collect in suitable containers for disposal, wash spill area with water
Methods for Containment: Use inert absorbent material if needed, ventilate the area well
Disposal: Dispose of contents or containers in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations
Handling Practices: Apply good industrial hygiene practices, avoid inhaling dust, avoid skin and eye contact, wash hands after use
Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed containers, in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible substances
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, acids
Other Precautions: Keep container label intact for easy identification, monitor for spills regularly
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for this compound
Engineering Measures: Use local exhaust ventilation, handle in a chemical fume hood when possible
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles or face shield
Skin Protection: Impermeable gloves, lab coat, suitable protective clothing
Respiratory Protection: Use approved particulate respirator if dust is generated
General Hygiene: Do not eat, drink, or smoke during use, ensure hand-washing stations are accessible
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: 7.0 – 8.5 (50 g/L water)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: >300°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not applicable (decomposes before boiling)
Flash Point: Not flammable
Evaporation Rate: Not available
Flammability: Non flammable
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Vapor Density: Not available
Solubility: Easily soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: >300°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: No hazardous reactivity reported in normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: High temperature, moisture, contact with acids or oxidizing agents
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Potassium oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide on thermal decomposition
Polymerization: No dangerous polymerization expected
Acute Toxicity: Low acute toxicity; oral LD50 not established for humans or animals
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eye contact
Symptoms of Exposure: Irritation of the respiratory tract, redness or discomfort on skin and eyes, mild gastrointestinal upset if swallowed
Chronic Toxicity: No chronic health effects or carcinogenicity known for this chemical ingredient
Other Health Effects: No sensitization, mutagenicity, teratogenicity, or reproductive effects known
Ecotoxicity: Expected to be low based on structure and available data
Mobility: Readily soluble, may migrate in aqueous systems
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to undergo degradation in environment
Bioaccumulative Potential: No bioaccumulation expected
Other Adverse Effects: Avoid release to large volumes of water or soil to keep concentrations low in the environment
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations
Container Disposal: Deliver used containers to appropriate recycling or waste facility
Special Precautions: Avoid uncontrolled discharge into environment, do not pour unused product into drains or watercourses
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified
Transport Hazard Class(es): Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant, not environmentally hazardous in shipping
Transport in Bulk: Follow local legislative requirements for bulk transport
Special Precautions for User: Secure containers, avoid movement during transit, handle gently to prevent breakage
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations: Not listed as hazardous under US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, EU REACH, or Canada WHMIS as of entry date
Chemical Inventory Listings: Listed or exempted from inventory in most jurisdictions (US, EU, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea)
Labeling Requirements: Standard labeling for laboratory reagent; no special labeling required beyond product name and supplier details
Other Regulatory Information: Not subject to food additives, cosmetic use, or pharmaceutical regulations without further compliance steps
