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
Emergency telephone
00801-14-
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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
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3
Environmental hazards
Acute hazards to the aquatic environment Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment.
Response
In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store locked up.
Disposal
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.
