General Information
Revision date
2021-12-24
Product name
Potassium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Saltpeter.; Nitric acid potassium salt; Niter
CAS No.
7757-79-1
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
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Company Information
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GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Oxidizing solids Category 3
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer
Prevention
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
