General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2022-05-15
Product name
Gamborg"s basal salt mixture
Product name
Gamborg"s basal salt mixture
Identification on the label/Trade name
POTASSIUM NITRATE
Product Synonyms
Not Available
Chemical name
Not Applicable
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Apollo Scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@apolloscientific.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
Other hazards
May produce discomfort of the respiratory system and skin*. REACH - Art.57-59 The mixture does not contain Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) at the SDS print date
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to regulation (EC) No H335 - Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3, H315 - Skin Corrosion/Irritation 1272/2008 [CLP] and Category 2, H319 - Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2, H272 - Oxidizing Solids Category 3 amendments [1] Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI Page 1 continued...
