General Information
Revision date
2023-08-23
Product name
Potassium Nitrate
CAS No.
7757-79-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory Use Only
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for Human or Animal Use
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Spex CertiPrep, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
USMet-CRMSales@antylia.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS03 Flame over circle Oxidizing Solids 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS03
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 3 Health = 0 0 Fire = 3 Reactivity = 0 OX The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 1 Health = 1 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. of page 1)
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
