General Information
Revision date
2012-10-30
Product name
Potassium nitrate
CAS No.
7757-79-1
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
Manufacturer Name
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
Emergency telephone
+1 9058299500, +1 9058299292, 1-800-424-9300, 1-800-521-8956
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H303, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Blood, Central nervous system
WHMIS Classification
C Oxidizing Material Oxidizer D2A Very Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Carcinogen
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 5) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H303 May be harmful if swallowed. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials.
Health hazards
1 * Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
1
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. Eyes May cause eye irritation. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
