General Information
Revision date
2015-06-04
Product name
POTASSIUM NITRATE, REAGENT (ACS)
Product Synonyms
NITER * NITRATE OF POTASH * SALT PETER
CAS No.
7757-79-1
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
Assistance
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Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Environmental hazards
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3
Long term hazards
OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Prevention
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep away from heat. Wash 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.
Response
IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None.
