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General Information
Version
ALFAAL13289
Revision date
2025-03-27
Product name
Potassium nitrite
Product Synonyms
Nitrous acid, potassium salt
CAS No.
7758-09-0
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
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
Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H301 - Toxic if swallowed H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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 P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant . May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity
