Potassium Nitrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Oxidizing solids Category 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks. - No smoking. P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing, combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P261 - Avoid breathing dust. P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves, face protection. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. 09/12/2019 EN (English US) Page 1 P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS US classification Oxidizing solids Category 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Full text of H statements : see section 16