General Information
Revision date
2008-11-24
Product name
POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS No.
7757-79-1
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Apollo Scientific Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
david.tideswell@apolloscientific.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
Classification under CHIP
O R8; Xi R36/37/38
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Ox. Sol. 3 H272; STOT SE 3 H335; Eye Irrit. 2 H319; Skin Irrit. 2 H315
Most important adverse effects
Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
2.2 Label elements
Label elements under CLP:
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard pictograms
GHS03 Flame over circle GHS07: Exclamation mark Oxidising Irritant.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Label elements under CHIP: S22 Do not breathe dust S36/37/39: Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye / face protection. S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
PBT Substances
This substance is not identified as a PBT substance
