General Information
Revision date
2018-01-29
Product name
Potassium nitrate
CAS No.
7757-79-1
Emergency telephone
+81-6-6946-1607
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Company Information
company name
KISHIDA CHEMICAL CO., LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
kagakuhinanzenkanri@kishida.co.jp
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
and label elements of the product
Other physicochemical hazards
Oxidizing solids: Category 3 Oxidizing material. Organic or combustible material may catch fire in contact with it.
Health hazards
Reproductive toxicity: Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(blood/blood system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(blood/blood system) (Note) GHS classification without description: Not applicable/Out of classification/Not classifiable
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Causes damage to organs after single exposure Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
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 and/or other incompatible materials. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.
