Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-832-4/7758-09-0
Name of the chemical
Potassium nitrite
Concentration
>97%
General Information
Version
1.1
Revision date
2021-04-16
Product name
POTASSIUM NITRITE pure
CAS No.
7758-09-0
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Uses of Material Chemical for industrial and laboratory use. Not suitable for domestic use
supplier name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
Emergency telephone
+44(0) 113 2362811
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Vickers Laboratories Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
safety@viclabs.co.uk
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
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to regulation 1272/2008/EC Oxidising solid, category 2 H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. Acute toxicity, category 3 (oral) H301: Toxic if swallowed Hazard to aquatic environment, category 1 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to regulation 1272/2008/EC
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. Toxic if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat / sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking. Keep / Store away from clothing / combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles… Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to regulation 1272/2008/EC Oxidising solid, category 2 H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. Acute toxicity, category 3 (oral) H301: Toxic if swallowed. Hazard to aquatic environment, category 1 H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
