General Information
Revision date
2016-03-17
Product name
Potassium Nitrate USP
CAS No.
7757-79-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use
Manufacturer Name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week
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Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.3 Other hazards
Oxidizer, Carcinogen, Target organ effect Target Organs: Blood, Central nervous system
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Potential health effects
Eyes May cause eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
HMIS® ratings
Health 2 Health 2 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 1 Reactivity 1 Specific hazard OX Personal Not Available
