Potassium nitrate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H302, H319

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001338 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing solids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H302 - Harmful if swallowed H319 - Causes serious eye irritation

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 3 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met