General Information
Version
8.1.1.1
Revision date
2019-10-05
Product name
POTASSIUM NITRATE (POTASSIUM NITRATE)
Product name
POTASSIUM NITRATE (POTASSIUM NITRATE)
Identification on the label/Trade name
POTASSIUM NITRATE
Product Synonyms
K-N-O3; nitre; niter; nitric acid, potassium salt; saltpeter; vicknite; nitrate of potash; Merck AnalaR 10214 GPR 29638; Ikon potassium nitrate prill; Ikon potassium nitrate fines
Chemical name
potassium nitrate
CAS No.
7757-79-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used as a laboratory reagent in analytical chemistry. Used in fertiliser; in toothpaste; fireworks, matches, gun powder and explosives; in glass
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 951 288, +61 2 9186 1132
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Company Information
company name
Swancorp Group Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H302, H319, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Poisons Schedule Not Applicable Classification [1] Oxidizing Solid Category 3, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3, Eye Irritation Category 2A, Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Prevention
Page 1 continued P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/organic material/combustible materials. 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
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets for extinction. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 Rinse mouth.
Storage
Not Applicable
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
