General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2025-07-01
Product name
POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS No.
7757-79-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory use only
supplier name
Labchem (Pty) Ltd
Emergency telephone
+27 11 452 1116
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Labchem (Pty) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
techlab@labchem.co.za
GHS Information
Signal word
(GHS-ZA
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to the United Nations GHS Oxidising Solids, Category 2 H272 Acute toxicity (dermal) Not classified Serious eye damage/eye irritation, H319 Category 2A Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Not classified Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to the United Nations GHS
Hazard pictograms
GHS03 GHS07
Signal word
(GHS-ZA) : Danger
Hazard statements
H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
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. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use media other than water to extinguish. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
To our knowledge, this product does not present any particular risk, provided it is handled in accordance with good occupational hygiene and safety practice,May intensify fire; oxidiser,Causes serious eye irritation
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to the United Nations GHS Oxidising Solids, Category 2 H272 Acute toxicity (dermal) Not classified Serious eye damage/eye irritation, H319 Category 2A Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Not classified Full text of H statements : see section 16
