General Information
Revision date
2016-05-02
Product name
Potassium Nitrate
CAS No.
7757-79-1
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Biomatik Corporation
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@biomatik.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H315, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Oxidizing solids Category 3
2.2 Label elements
Emergency Overview Warning
Hazard statements
May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer Appearance White Physical State Solid Odor No information available
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles - .?
Response
Specific treatment (see .? on this label) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not regulated
Further information
May be harmful if swallowed Unknown Acute Toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
