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General Information
Revision date
2015-02-19
Product name
Potassium nitrite
CAS No.
7758-09-0
Manufacturer Name
Chem Service, Inc
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Company Information
company name
Chem Service, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@chemservice.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 1 OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
Keep away from heat. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. 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 Immediately call a poison center/doctor. 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 if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see this label). Rinse mouth. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Collect spillage.
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.
