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General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-29
Product name
Potassium nitrite
Product Synonyms
Nitrous acid, potassium salt
CAS No.
7758-09-0
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H301, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Oxidizing solids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements Flame Over Circle Skull and Crossbones
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H301 - Toxic if swallowed H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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 P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Oxidizing solids Category 2 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity
