Potassium carbonate
CAS 584-08-7 · EC 209-529-3 · CK2O3
Also known as potash
Two ECHA records share this CAS; 100.008.665 (EC 209-529-3) used. Most-notified classification only 33.26%.
Handle chemistry safely
Wear gloves and eye protection, work with good ventilation, and read the supplier’s safety data sheet before use. Hazard information here is a summary, not a replacement for it. Dispose of all photographic chemistry correctly, in line with local laws and your local authority’s guidance. Never mix waste solutions, and check the supplier’s safety data sheet before disposing of anything.
Hazards
There is no official EU classification. Shown is the classification most companies have notified to ECHA: 33.26% of notifications, 18 distinct classifications notified.
Signal word: Warning
Harmful or irritant
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
- H315 Causes skin irritation.
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Photographic uses
- accelerator (Pyrocat-HD Part B)