General Information
Revision date
2020-07-02
Product name
POTASSIUM NITRATE
Substance name
POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS No.
7757-79-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Pyrotechnics, explosives, matches, specialty fertiliser, to modify burning properties of tobacco, glass of the chemical and manufacture, tempering steel, curing foods, used in the manufacture of ice cream, toothpastes for
1.2.2. Uses advised against
sensitive teeth, component of tree stump remover, oxidiser in solid rocket propellants and laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
+64-4-917-9888
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
CHEM-SUPPLY PTY LTD
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing Solids: Category 3 of the substance/mixture
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.
Hazard pictograms
Flame over circle
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from combustible materials.
Prevention
P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use FLOODING QUANTITIES OF WATER for extinction. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations.
