Potassium sulfide
[CAS# 1312-73-8]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Special medicine >> Dermatology medication
• Name: Potassium sulfide
• Synonyms: Dipotassium sulfide; Potassium monosulfide; Potassium sulfide
• Molecular Formula: K₂S
• Molecular Weight: 110.26
• CAS Registry Number: 1312-73-8
• EC Number: 215-197-0

Properties

• Density: 1.8 g/cm^3*
• Melting point: 912 °C^**

^* "International Chemical Safety Cards" data were obtained from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (US)

^** "Hazardous Substances Data Bank" data were obtained from the National Library of Medicine (US)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS05;GHS09 Danger
• Risk Statements: H314-H400

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Self-heating substances or mixtures	Self-heat.	1	H251