General Information
Revision date
2023-10-06
Product name
Potassium Nitrate
Product Synonyms
Niter; Nitrate of potash; Saltpeter
Chemical name
Nitric acid, potassium salt
CAS No.
7757-79-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical synthesis; Oxidiser in explosives; Food preservation, preparation; Fertiliser; Pharmacology
Emergency telephone
+61-2-97333000, +64-9-2506222...
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Company Information
company name
Redox Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Poisons Schedule (Aust) Not Scheduled Globally Harmonised System Hazard Classification Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)
Hazard categories
Oxidising Solids - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A Pictograms
Signal word
Warning Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer H302 Harmful if swallowed H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection and suitable respirator. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use water for extinction. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)
Classifications
Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) Safe Work Australia
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories Oxidising Solids - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A Pictograms Signal Word Warning Hazard Statements H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
