Potassium Nitrite

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301, H315, H319, H341, H361, H370, H373, H400, H411

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

For the full text of the Hazard and Precautionary Statements listed below, see Section 16.

Hazard categories

Hazard Class

Precautionary statements

Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 3 H301 P264, P270, P301+P310, P321, P330, P405, P501 Skin Corrosion / Irritation Category 2 H315 P264, P280, P302+P352, P321, P332+P313, P362 Eye Damage / Irritation Category 2A H319 P264, P280, P305+P351+P338, P337+P313 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 H341 P201, P202, P280, P308+P313, P405, P501 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 H361 P201, P202, P280, P308+P313, P405, P501 Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Single Category 1 H370 P260, P264, P270, P307+P311, P321, P405, Exposure P501 Specific Target Organs/Systemic Toxicity Following Repeated Category 2 H373 P260, P314, P501 Exposure Oxidizing Solids Category 2 H272 P210, P220, P221, P280, P370+P378, P501 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Acute) Category 1 H400 P273, P391, P501 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment (Chronic) Category 2 H411 P273, P391, P501 Precautionary Number P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. 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. P260 Do not breathe dust/fumes. 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. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention. P314 Get medical attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (Wash areas of contact with water). P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Hazard Number H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H370 Causes damage to organs. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

2.3 Other hazards

Covered by GHS Data not available.