General Information
Revision date
2014-10-20
Product name
Potassium nitrate, FCC
Product Synonyms
Saltpeter; Nitric acid potassium salt; Niter
CAS No.
7757-79-1
Emergency telephone
Inside the USA 800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
The Science Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Oxidizing solids Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
None identified
