General Information
Revision date
2016-05-19
Product name
POTASSIUM NITRATE
Product Synonyms
CP4400, CP4410, CP4411, CP4449, CP4454
Chemical name
potassium nitrate
CAS No.
7757-79-1
Emergency telephone
+61 8 9302 1911 (24 Hrs
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ROWE SCIENTIFIC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
rowewa@rowe.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H319, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Oxidizing Solid Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/organic material/combustible materials. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets for extinction. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth.
Storage
Not Applicable
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
