Potassium nitrate

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

Long term hazards

OSHA defined hazards Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see this label). Rinse mouth. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.

Additional information

Not applicable.