POTASSIUM NITRATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 / GHS07 Target organs Red blood cells

Precautionary statements

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open fl ames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P220: Keep away from clothing/incompatible/combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/reducing agents. P261: Avoid breathing dust. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. GHS Classifi cation: Oxidizing solid (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2B) STOT-SE (Category 3) P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378 In case of fi re Use water to extinguish P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical attention P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for GHS Label information

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fi re; oxidizer. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water and soap P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical attention P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container to a licensed chemical disposal agency in accordance with local/regional/national regulations. Hazards not otherwise classifi ed Health hazards not otherwise classifi ed (HHNOC) - Not Known Physical hazards not otherwise classifi ed (PHNOC) - Not Known

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

P370+P378: In case of fi re: Use water to extinguish. Oxidizing solid (Category 2) P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for 15 minutes. Remove Skin irritation (Category 2) contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Eye irritation (Category 2B) P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. STOT-SE (Category 3) P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.