General Information
Version
1.2
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
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H303, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard Classification Physical Hazards Oxidizing solids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3
Environmental hazards
Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. H303: May be harmful if swallowed. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.
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. P273: Avoid release to the environment.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire Use water for extinction P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
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.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical Hazards Oxidizing solids Category 3 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist Environmental Hazards Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 environment Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % environment Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 % environment
