Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-832-4/7758-09-0
Name of the chemical
Potassium nitrite
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2013-02-04
Product name
Potassium Nitrite
CAS No.
7758-09-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Educational Use Only
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, H301, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids Category 2 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Potential health effects
Eyes May cause eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.
HMIS® ratings
Health 2 Health 2 Flammability 0 Fire 0 Reactivity 2 Reactivity 2 Specific hazard OX Personal J
