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General Information
Revision date
2015-02-12
Product name
Potassium Nitrite, Reagent
CAS No.
7758-09-0
supplier name
Fisher Science Education
Manufacturer Name
AquaPhoenix Scientific, Inc
Emergency telephone
Fisher Science Education
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Science Education
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing Oxidizing solids, category 2 Irritant Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 3 Environmentally Damaging Acute hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment, category 1 Oxid. Sol 2. AcTox. Oral 3. Aq. AcTox. 1. Aq. ChrTox. 1.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction. Collect spillage. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS None NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)
HMIS® ratings
0-4)
