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Administrative data

Endpoint:
additional toxicological information
Type of information:
migrated information: read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
Adequacy of study:
supporting study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
publication
Title:
IUCLID Dataset for Potassium Sulphate
Author:
European Chemical Bureau
Year:
2000

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
no guideline available
GLP compliance:
not specified

Test material

Constituent 1
Reference substance name:
Potassium sulfate
EC Number:
231-915-5
EC Name:
Potassium sulfate
Cas Number:
7778-80-5
Molecular formula:
H2O4S.2K
Test material form:
solid: crystalline

Results and discussion

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Executive summary:

Cattle which broke into field which had been treated with potassium sulphate died within two days, showing symptons of prostration, paresis, hypothermia, cessation of rumination and constipation.

Human health hazards: Mild Chronic irritant. Slight ingestive hazard from chronic exposure.

Chronical animal toxicity limits (ppm): 500

Livestock toxicity (ppm): 1000