General Information
Product name
Potassium Nitrate
CAS No.
7757-79-1
supplier name
SQM Northamerica Corporation
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Company Information
company name
SQM Northamerica Corporation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Oxidizer. Contact with combustible material will not cause spontaneous ignition. However, substance will enhance an existing fire (Class 1 oxidizer according to NFPA).
NFPA Ratings
Health : 1 Flammability : 0 Reactivity : 1 Special : Oxidizer
Potential health effects
Inhalation Inhalation of dust irritates the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing. Ingestion Hazardous in case of ingestion. Skin Contact May cause irritation, specially with wet skin. Eye Contact May cause irritation, eye redness, itching and pain.
