General Information
Version
6.14
Revision date
2026-07-10
Product name
Potassium nitrate
CAS No.
7757-79-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
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
Other hazards
None known
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/ Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Oxidizing solids : Category 3 Other hazards
