Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7758-09-0
Name of the chemical
Potassium nitrite
Concentration
Potassium Nitrite
General Information
Product name
Potassium Nitrite
CAS No.
7758-09-0
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Ricca Chemical Company
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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
For the full text of the Hazard and Precautionary Statements listed below, see Section 16. Hazard
Hazard categories
Category Statements: Precautionary Statements: Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 3 H301 P264, P270, P301+P310, P321, P330, P405, P501 Oxidizing Solids Category 2 H272 P210, P220, P221, P280, P370+P378, P501 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Acute) Category 1 H400 P273, P391, P501
Hazard pictograms
Danger Signal Word
Hazard statements
Hazard Number Hazard Statement H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
Precautionary Number P210 Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P264 Wash arms, hands and face thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P321 Specific treatment (Wash areas of contact with water). P330 Rinse mouth. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents in accordance with local, state, federal and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Covered by GHS Data not available.
