Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-832-4/7758-09-0
Name of the chemical
Potassium nitrite
Concentration
007-011- <=100%
General Information
Revision date
2022-10-19
Product name
Potassium nitrite
CAS No.
7758-09-0
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H319, H350, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H350 May cause cancer. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none
