General Information
Version
11
Revision date
2024-09-09
Product name
Potassium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Saltpeter.; Nitric acid potassium salt; Niter
CAS No.
7757-79-1
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 3 (H272)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification - According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 3 (H272) Health hazards Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
