General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2021-02-02
Product name
Potassium nitrate
Product Synonyms
Saltpeter.; Nitric acid potassium salt; Niter
CAS No.
7757-79-1
REACH No
-
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher (Kandel) GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
infoch@thermofisher.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
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 3 (H272)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer
Signal word
Warning
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P371 + P380 + P375 - In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
In accordance with Annex XIII of the REACH Regulation, inorganic substances do not require assessment Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
