Potassium hydride
Agent Name
Potassium hydride
CAS Number
7693-26-7
Formula
H-K
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
UN1409
Category
Metal Hydrides
Description
Powder in suspension; [Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used for condensations and alkylations of organic chemicals; [Hawley]
Comments
Commercial product is suspension in 60-70% petroleum distillates (CAS# 64742-53-6); Flammable; Reacts violently with water evolving hydrogen gas; Causes burns; Inhalation can cause corrosive effects on the upper respiratory tract and lungs; [Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Metal hydrides, water-reactive, n.o.s." HMIS value for commercial product (see Comments).
Adverse Effects
Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Other Information
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