POTASSIUM NITRATE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Identifi cation

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 / GHS07 P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open fl ames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Target organs: Red blood cells 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. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. GHS Classifi cation: 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 several minutes Skin irritation (Category 2) Remove 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. GHS Label information: Hazard statement: P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. H272: May intensify fi re; oxidizer. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water and soap H315: Causes skin irritation. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical attention H319: Causes serious eye irritation. P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. 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