Potassium Superoxide
Potassium superoxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KO2. It is a yellow paramagnetic solid that decomposes in moist air.
- Part number
- RXSOL-19-3786-051
- Category
- Clean Air deodorizer
- Brand
- RXSOL
Overview
Potassium superoxide is an inorganic compound with the formula KO2. It is a yellow paramagnetic solid that decomposes in moist air. It is formed as potassium reacts with oxygen in the air, along with potassium oxide and potassium superoxide.
Technical specifications
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Appearance | Yellow solid |
| Density | 2.14 g/cm3, solid |
| Melting point | 560 °C (1,040 °F; 833 K) (decomposes) |
| Solubility in water | Hydrolysis |
Applications
Potassium superoxide is used in rebreathers, submarines, spacecraft, and spacesuits as an oxygen generator. It absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Potassium superoxide is used as a CO2 scrubber in rebreathers, submarines, spacecraft, and spacesuits. Potassium superoxide is used as a dehumidifier in rebreathers, submarines, spacecraft, and spacesuits. Potassium superoxide is used in self-contained breathing apparatus that is actuated by the lungs. It supplies oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide and water.
Characteristics and notes
USES
Oxygen generator
Potassium superoxide is used in rebreathers, submarines, spacecraft, and spacesuits as an oxygen generator. It absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.
CO2 scrubber
Potassium superoxide is used as a CO2 scrubber in rebreathers, submarines, spacecraft, and spacesuits.
Dehumidifier
Potassium superoxide is used as a dehumidifier in rebreathers, submarines, spacecraft, and spacesuits.
Breathing apparatus
Potassium superoxide is used in self-contained breathing apparatus that is actuated by the lungs. It supplies oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide and water.
Safety and SDS
Read the safety data sheet before handling. Wear suitable gloves and eye protection.
View safety data sheet
| Product Name | Potassium Superoxide |
| Part Number | RXSOL-19-3786-051 |
Company Details:
RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA
Branch : Kandla, Mumbai , Chennai, Vizag, Kolkata, UAE , OMAN , CANADA and KENYA
| Phone | +91 22 20871200 - 1400 |
| Fax | +91 22 27612100 :::AOH :0091 9821214367 |
| rxsolchemicals@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.rxmraine.comA |
| Chemical Name | CAS No | Weight |
| Potassium superoxide | 12030-88-5 | 100 |
| Classification | This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) |
| Label Elements | |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statements |
May intensify fire; oxidizer
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
May cause respiratory irritation
|
| Precautionary Statements |
Prevention
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Inhalation
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Skin
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
Eyes
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. ContinuerinsingIngestion
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Fire
In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
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| Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) | Reacts violently with water |
| General Advice | Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Immediate medical attentionisrequired. |
| Eye Contact | Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. |
| Skin Contact | Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminatedclothes and shoes. Call a physician immediately. |
| Inhalation | Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physicianor poison control center immediately. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victimingestedor inhaledthe substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equippedwithaone-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. |
| Ingestion | Immediate medical attention is required. Do NOT induce vomiting. Drink plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. |
| Most important symptoms and effects | Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastriclavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagusshouldbe investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicatetissueand danger of perforation |
| Notes to Physician | Treat symptomatically |
| Suitable extinguishing media | Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. Chemical foam. CO 2, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam. |
| Unsuitable extinguishing media | No information available |
| Flash Point | No information available |
| Method | No information available |
| Autoignition Temperature | No information available |
| Explosion Limits | |
| Upper | No data available |
| Lower | No data available |
| Oxidizing Properties | Oxidizer |
| Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact | No information available |
| Sensitivity to Static Discharge | No information available |
| Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical | The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Reacts violently with water. Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material may cause fire. May ignite combustibles (wood paper, oil, clothing, etc.). |
| Hazardous Combustion Products | Potassium oxides. |
| Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters | As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) andfull protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. |
| Personal precautions | Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoidcontact with skin, eyes or clothing. |
| Environmental Precautions | Should not be released into the environment. Do not allow material to contaminategroundwater system. |
| Methods for Containment and Clean Up | Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Avoid dust formation. Donot expose spill to water. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closedcontainers for disposal. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. |
| Handling | Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe dust. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance. Do not allow contact withwater. Handle under an inert atmosphere. Keep away from clothing and other combustiblematerials. |
| Storage | Corrosives area. Keep away from water or moist air. Keep containers tightly closedinadry,cool and well-ventilated place. Do not store near combustible materials. Storeunder aninert atmosphere. Protect from moisture. Incompatible Materials. Strong oxidizingagents.Strong reducing agents. Combustible material. |
| Exposure Guidelines | This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposurelimitsestablished by the region specific regulatory bodies. |
| Engineering Measures | Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstationlocation. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. |
| Personal Protective Equipment | |
| Eye/face Protection | Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as describedbyOSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or EuropeanStandardEN166. |
| Skin and body protection | Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. |
| Respiratory Protection | Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or EuropeanStandardEN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. |
| Hygiene Measures | Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. |
| Physical state | Solid |
| Appearance | Yellow |
| Odor | No information available |
| Odor Threshold | No information available |
| pH | No information available |
| Melting Point/Range | 400 °C / 752 °F |
| Boiling Point/Range | No infomation available |
| Flash Point | No information available |
| Evaporation Rate | No information available |
| Flammability (solid,gas) | Not applicable |
| Flammability or explosive limits | |
| Upper | No data available |
| Lower | No data available |
| Vapor Pressure | No information available |
| Vapor Density | Not applicable |
| Specific Gravity | No information available |
| Solubility | Reacts with water |
| Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water | No data available |
| Autoignition Temperature | No information available |
| Decomposition Temperature | No information available |
| Viscosity | Not applicable |
| Molecular Formula | K O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 71.1 |
| Reactive Hazard | Yes |
| Stability | Reacts violently with water. Oxidizer: Contact with combustible/organic material maycausefire. |
| Conditions to avoid | Protect from water. Incompatible products. Combustible material. Excess heat. Exposuretomoist air or water. Exposure to moisture. |
| Incompatible materials | Strong oxidizing agents, Strong reducing agents, Combustible material |
| Hazardous Decomposition Products | Potassium oxides |
| Hazardous Polymerization | Hazardous polymerization does not occur. |
| Hazardous Reactions | None under normal processing. Reacts violently with water. |
Acute Toxicity
| Product Information | No acute toxicity information is available for this product |
| Component Information | |
| Toxicologically Synergistic | No information available |
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
| Irritation | Causes burns by all exposure routes |
| Sensitization | No information available |
| Carcinogenicity | The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as acarcinogen. |
| Component | CAS No | IARC | NTP | ACGIH | OSHA | Mexico |
| Potassium superoxide | 12030-88-5 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Mutagenic Effects | No information available |
| Reproductive Effects | No information available |
| Developmental Effects | No information available |
| Teratogenicity | No information available |
| STOT - single exposure | Respiratory system |
| STOT - repeated exposure | None known |
| Aspiration hazard | No information available |
| Symptoms / effects,both acute and delayed | Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestioncausessevere swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation |
| Endocrine Disruptor Information | No information available |
| Other Adverse Effects | The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. |
| Ecotoxicity | Reacts with water so no ecotoxicity data for the substance is available. |
| Persistence and Degradability | Persistence is unlikely based on information available. |
| Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation | No information available |
| Mobility | Is not likely mobile in the environment. |
| Waste Disposal Methods | Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classifiedasahazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, andnational hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. |
| DOT | |
| UN-No | UN2466 |
| Proper Shipping Name | POTASSIUM SUPEROXIDE |
| Hazard Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
| TDG | |
| UN-No | UN2466 |
| Proper Shipping Name | POTASSIUM SUPEROXIDE |
| Hazard Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
| IATA | |
| UN-No | UN2466 |
| Proper Shipping Name | POTASSIUM SUPEROXIDE |
| Hazard Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
| IMDG/IMO | |
| UN-No | UN2466 |
| Proper Shipping Name | POTASSIUM SUPEROXIDE |
| Hazard Class | 5.1 |
| Packing Group | I |
United States of America Inventory
| Component | CAS No | TSCA |
TSCA Inventory notification -
Active-Inactive
|
TSCA - EPA RegulatoryFlags |
| Potassium superoxide | 12030-88-5 | X | ACTIVE | - |
| International Inventories | Canada (DSL/NDSL), Europe (EINECS/ELINCS/NLP), Philippines (PICCS), Japan (ENCS), Japan (ISHL), Australia (AICS), China (IECSC), Korea(KECL). |
| Component | CAS No | DSL | NDSL | EINECS | PICCS | ENCS | ISHL | AICS | IECSC | KECL |
| Potassium superoxide | 12030-88-5 | - | X | 234-746-5 | X | X | X | - | - | KE-29204 |
U.S. Federal Regulations
| SARA 313 | Not applicable |
| SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories | See section 2 for more information |
| CWA (Clean Water Act) | Not applicable |
| Clean Air Act | Not applicable |
| OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration | Not applicable |
| CERCLA | Not applicable |
| California Proposition 65 | This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals. |
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations
| Component | Massachusetts | New Jersey | Pennsylvania | Illinois | Rhode Island |
| Potassium superoxide | - | X | - | - | - |
U.S. Department of Transportation
| Reportable Quantity (RQ) | N |
| DOT Marine Pollutant | N |
| DOT Severe Marine Pollutant | N |
| U.S. Department of Homeland Security | This product does not contain any DHS chemicals. |
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
| Component | CAS No | OECD HPV | Persistent Organic Pollutant | Ozone Depletion Potential | Restriction of HazardousSubstances (RoHS) |
| Potassium superoxide | 12030-88-5 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Component | CAS No |
Seveso III Directive
(2012/18/EC) -
Qualifying Quantities
for Major Accident
Notification |
Seveso III Directive
(2012/18/EC) -
Qualifying Quantities
for Safety Report
Requirements |
Rotterdam
Convention (PIC)
|
Basel Convention
(Hazardous Waste)
|
| Potassium superoxide | 12030-88-5 | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Other Information |
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and weassume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Rx Marine International has been advised of the possibility of such damages. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable. |
