Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2020-02-14
Product name
Potassium Nitrite
CAS No.
7758-09-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
(82) 070-7686-0086 (24/7
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials Korea Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
A. Hazard category/Classification:
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % B. Warning label items including precautionary statement:
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220: Keep 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. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273: Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
P405: Store locked up.
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:
