General Information
Revision date
2021-04-30
Product name
Potassium Nitrate
CAS No.
7757-79-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
82-31-645-7250, 82-31-645-7279
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials Korea Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
A. Hazard category/Classification:
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 %
Environmental hazards
Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % B. Warning label items including precautionary statement:
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Prevention
P210: Keep away from heat. - No smoking. P220a: Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire Use water for extinction
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. C. Other hazards not included No data available. in the hazard category criteria:
