Potassium oxide
Agent Name
Potassium oxide
CAS Number
12136-45-7
Formula
K2-O
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Dipotassium monoxide; Potash; Dipotassium oxide; [ChemIDplus] Potassium monoxide; [ICSC] Monoxyde de potassium (French DOT); Monoxido de potasio (Spanish DOT); [CAMEO] UN2033
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Grey hygroscopic solid; [ICSC] White solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used to make other chemicals; [CAMEO]
Comments
Reacts violently with water forming potassium hydroxide; Causes burns; Inhalation of aerosol may cause pulmonary edema; [ICSC] Reacts with warm water causing a violent explosion; [CAMEO] See "Potassium hydroxide."
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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