General Information
Revision date
2016-05-20
Product name
Potassium nitrate, Greenhouse Grade
Chemical name
Inorganic fertilizer
CAS No.
7757-79-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fertilizer horticultural chemical
1.2.2. Uses advised against
None known
supplier name
Plant Products Inc
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Company Information
company name
Plant Products Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Appearance: Solid - hygroscopic, white prills / crystalline / powdered form. Odour: odourless Oxidizing solids - Category 3
Most important adverse effects
This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015).
Signal word
WARNING!
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection. In case of fire: Use water spray or fog to extinguish. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
No OSHA defined hazard classes.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
Toxic fumes, gases or vapours may evolve on burning. May cause mild skin and eye irritation. Inhalation of dust may cause shortness of breath, tightness of the chest, a sore throat and cough. Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Prolonged inhalation may cause susceptibility to respiratory illness from continued irritation.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not expected to be harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment. See Section 12 for more environmental information.
