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Potash, sulfurated, S 11.8% min as sulfide, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11394308
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Description

Mixture composed of potassium polysulfides and potassium thiosulfate

Potash is used in black/brown patina (copper, brass, bronze). Its use include decorative color effects on copper, brass, bronze and nickel. Sulfurated potash has been used in the treatment of acne and other skin disorders usually in the form of a lotion with zinc sulfate.

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

TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 39365-88-3
Molecular Formula K4O3S3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 300.57
MDL Number MFCD00064604
InChI Key YFKFGPGTVQHNEF-UHFFFAOYSA-L
Synonym potash, sulfurated, sulfurated potash, potash, sulfurated usp, liver of sulfur, 2k.k2s.so32, potash sulfurated liver of sulfur, dipotassium hypo potassium sulfide, potash, sulfurated, s as sulfide, dipotassium thiosulfate mixture with potassium sulfide, dipotassium thiosulfate mixture with potassium sulfide k2sx
PubChem CID 56842985
IUPAC Name tetrapotassium;dioxido-oxo-sulfanylidene-$l^{6}-sulfane;sulfanide
SMILES [S--].[K+].[K+].[K+].[K+].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=S

Specifications

Color Green
Physical Form Chunks
Quantity 100 g
Assay Percent Range S 11.8% min as sulfide
Solubility Information Soluble in water
Sensitivity Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
Appearance Green chunks
Chemical Name or Material Potash, Mixture composed of potassium polysulfides and potassium thiosulfate

Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • Potash, sulfated
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Flammable solid Category 1
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
 Hazard Statement
  • H228-Flammable solid.
  • H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • 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.
  • P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
  • P405-Store locked up.
  • P501-Dispose of contents/container to .
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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