Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-832-4/7758-09-0
Name of the chemical
Potassium nitrite
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
8.6
Revision date
2024-07-02
Product name
Potassium nitrite cryst. for analysis EMSURE ACS
CAS No.
7758-09-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for analysis
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Merck Sdn. Bhd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EU Classification
CLASS regulations 2013 Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute hazard (Category 1), H400 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Rinse mouth. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
- none SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical
