Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-832-4/7758-09-0
Name of the chemical
Potassium nitrite
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
8.6
Revision date
2024-02-20
Product name
Potassium nitrite cryst. for analysis
CAS No.
7758-09-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent for analysis
Emergency telephone
+65 6890 6633, +65 6890 6639, +65 3158 1349
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pte Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
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
Oxidizing solids (Category 2), H272 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
Prevention
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. 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.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards
- none
