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Download Safety Data Sheet for Potassium Nitrate and more Study Guides, Projects, Research English in PDF only on Docsity! Potassium Nitrate Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Date of issue: 11/19/2004 Revision date: 09/12/2019 Supersedes: 02/13/2018 Version: 1.3 09/12/2019 EN (English US) Page 1 SECTION 1: Identification 1.1. Identification Product form : Substance Substance name : Potassium Nitrate CAS-No. : 7757-79-1 Product code : LC19818 Formula : KNO3 Synonyms : niter / nitrate of potash / nitrate of potassium / nitre / nitric acid potassium salt / saltpeter / saltpetre / vicknite 1.2. Recommended use and restrictions on use Use of the substance/mixture : For laboratory and manufacturing use only. Recommended use : Laboratory chemicals Restrictions on use : Not for food, drug or household use 1.3. Supplier LabChem, Inc. Jackson's Pointe Commerce Park Building 1000, 1010 Jackson's Pointe Court Zelienople, PA 16063 - USA T 412-826-5230 - F 724-473-0647 info@labchem.com - www.labchem.com 1.4. Emergency telephone number Emergency number : CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 or +1-703-741-5970 SECTION 2: Hazard(s) identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Oxidizing solids Category 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Full text of H statements : see section 16 2.2. GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements GHS US labeling Hazard pictograms (GHS US) : Signal word (GHS US) : Warning Hazard statements (GHS US) : H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary statements (GHS US) : P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks. - No smoking. P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing, combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P261 - Avoid breathing dust. P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves, face protection. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Potassium Nitrate Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 09/12/2019 EN (English US) 2/9 P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations 2.3. Other hazards which do not result in classification Other hazards not contributing to the classification : None. 2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS US) Not applicable SECTION 3: Composition/Information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Substance type : Mono-constituent Name Product identifier % GHS US classification Potassium Nitrate (Main constituent) (CAS-No.) 7757-79-1 100 Ox. Sol. 3, H272 Skin Irrit. 2, H315 Eye Irrit. 2A, H319 STOT SE 3, H335 Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16 3.2. Mixtures Not applicable SECTION 4: First-aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general : Check the vital functions. Unconscious: maintain adequate airway and respiration. Respiratory arrest: artificial respiration or oxygen. Cardiac arrest: perform resuscitation. Victim conscious with labored breathing: half-seated. Victim in shock: on his back with legs slightly raised. Vomiting: prevent asphyxia/aspiration pneumonia. Prevent cooling by covering the victim (no warming up). Keep watching the victim. Give psychological aid. Keep the victim calm, avoid physical strain. Depending on the victim's condition: doctor/hospital. Never give alcohol to drink. First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service. First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse with water. Soap may be used. Do not apply (chemical) neutralizing agents. Take victim to a doctor if irritation persists. First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse with water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Do not apply neutralizing agents. Take victim to an ophthalmologist if irritation persists. First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Victim is fully conscious: immediately induce vomiting. Induce vomiting by giving a 0.9 % saline solution. Call Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.htm). Consult a doctor/medical service if you feel unwell. Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital. Doctor: administration of chemical antidote. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects (acute and delayed) Potential Adverse human health effects and symptoms : Obstructs oxygen absorption. Practically non-toxic if swallowed (LD50 oral 2000/5000 mg/kg). Non-toxic in contact with skin (LD50 skin> 5000 mg/kg). Not irritant to skin. Slightly harmful by inhalation. Not irritant to eyes. Symptoms/effects after inhalation : AFTER INHALATION OF DUST: Dry/sore throat. Coughing. Symptoms/effects after skin contact : No effects known. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : No effects known. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Gastrointestinal complaints. Vomiting. Nausea. Diarrhoea. AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: Blood in stool. Methemoglobinemia. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: Blue/grey discoloration of the skin. Dizziness. Feeling of weakness. Disturbances of heart rate. Headache. Disturbances of consciousness. Chronic symptoms : No effects known. 4.3. Immediate medical attention and special treatment, if necessary No additional information available SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures 5.1. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : Water. Quick-acting ABC powder extinguisher. Quick-acting CO2 extinguisher. Quantities of water. Potassium Nitrate Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 09/12/2019 EN (English US) 5/9 Specific gravity / density : 2100 kg/m³ Molecular mass : 101.1 g/mol Solubility : Soluble in water. Soluble in glycerol. Water: 32 g/100ml Ethanol: 0.16 g/100ml Log Pow : -0.79 (Estimated value, KOWWIN) Auto-ignition temperature : Not applicable Decomposition temperature : 400 °C Viscosity, kinematic : No data available Viscosity, dynamic : No data available Explosion limits : No data available Explosive properties : No data available Oxidizing properties : May intensify fire; oxidiser. 9.2. Other information Minimum ignition energy : Not applicable SADT : Not applicable VOC content : Not applicable (inorganic) Other properties : Translucent. SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity Violent to explosive reaction with many compounds e.g.: with organic material, with combustible materials, with (some) metals and their compounds and with (strong) reducers. Decomposes on exposure to temperature rise: release of oxygen. 10.2. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions No additional information available 10.4. Conditions to avoid Direct sunlight. Heat. Incompatible materials. Open flame. Sparks. 10.5. Incompatible materials combustible materials. Strong reducing agents. 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Nitrogen oxides. oxygen. SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified Acute toxicity (dermal) : Not classified Acute toxicity (inhalation) : Not classified Potassium Nitrate (7757-79-1) LD50 oral rat > 2000 mg/kg body weight (OECD 425: Acute Oral Toxicity: Up-and-Down Procedure, Rat, Male / female, Read-across, Oral, 14 day(s)) LD50 dermal rat > 5000 mg/kg body weight (OECD 402: Acute Dermal Toxicity, 24 h, Rat, Male / female, Experimental value, Skin, 14 day(s)) LC50 inhalation rat (mg/l) > 0.527 mg/l (OECD 403: Acute Inhalation Toxicity, 4 h, Rat, Male / female, Experimental value, (maximum achievable concentration), Inhalation (dust), 14 day(s)) ATE US (oral) 3750 mg/kg body weight Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes skin irritation. pH: 6 - 8 (5 %) Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye irritation. pH: 6 - 8 (5 %) Respiratory or skin sensitization : Not classified Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified Potassium Nitrate Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 09/12/2019 EN (English US) 6/9 Carcinogenicity : Not classified Reproductive toxicity : Not classified STOT-single exposure : May cause respiratory irritation. STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified Aspiration hazard : Not classified Viscosity, kinematic : No data available Likely routes of exposure : Inhalation. Skin and eye contact. Potential Adverse human health effects and symptoms : Obstructs oxygen absorption. Practically non-toxic if swallowed (LD50 oral 2000/5000 mg/kg). Non-toxic in contact with skin (LD50 skin> 5000 mg/kg). Not irritant to skin. Slightly harmful by inhalation. Not irritant to eyes. Symptoms/effects after inhalation : AFTER INHALATION OF DUST: Dry/sore throat. Coughing. Symptoms/effects after skin contact : No effects known. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : No effects known. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Gastrointestinal complaints. Vomiting. Nausea. Diarrhoea. AFTER ABSORPTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES: Blood in stool. Methemoglobinemia. FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS MAY APPEAR LATER: Blue/grey discoloration of the skin. Dizziness. Feeling of weakness. Disturbances of heart rate. Headache. Disturbances of consciousness. Chronic symptoms : No effects known. SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity Ecology - general : Not classified as dangerous for the environment according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Ecology - air : Not included in the list of substances which may contribute to the greenhouse effect (IPCC). Not included in the list of fluorinated greenhouse gases (Regulation (EU) No 517/2014). Not classified as dangerous for the ozone layer (Regulation (EC) No 1005/2009). Ecology - water : Slightly harmful to crustacea. Not harmful to fishes. Groundwater pollutant. No inhibition of activated sludge. May cause eutrophication. Not harmful to algae. Potassium Nitrate (7757-79-1) LC50 fish 1 1378 mg/l (Equivalent or similar to OECD 203, 96 h, Poecilia reticulata, Static system, Fresh water, Experimental value) EC50 Daphnia 1 490 mg/l (48 h, Daphnia magna, Fresh water, Experimental value) ErC50 (algae) > 1700 mg/l (10 day(s), Diatomeae, Static system, Salt water, Experimental value, Nominal concentration) 12.2. Persistence and degradability Potassium Nitrate (7757-79-1) Persistence and degradability Biodegradability: not applicable. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) Not applicable (inorganic) ThOD Not applicable (inorganic) 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Potassium Nitrate (7757-79-1) BCF fish 1 3.162 l/kg (BCFBAF v3.01, Calculated value, Fresh weight) Log Pow -0.79 (Estimated value, KOWWIN) Bioaccumulative potential Low potential for bioaccumulation (BCF < 500). 12.4. Mobility in soil Potassium Nitrate (7757-79-1) Ecology - soil Adsorbs into the soil. 12.5. Other adverse effects No additional information available Potassium Nitrate Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 09/12/2019 EN (English US) 7/9 SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Disposal methods Waste disposal recommendations : Do not discharge into drains or the environment. Remove waste in accordance with local and/or national regulations. Hazardous waste shall not be mixed together with other waste. Different types of hazardous waste shall not be mixed together if this may entail a risk of pollution or create problems for the further management of the waste. Hazardous waste shall be managed responsibly. All entities that store, transport or handle hazardous waste shall take the necessary measures to prevent risks of pollution or damage to people or animals. Remove to an authorized dump (Class I). Precipitate/make insoluble. Additional information : Hazardous waste according to Directive 2008/98/EC, as amended by Regulation (EU) No 1357/2014 and Regulation (EU) No 2017/997. SECTION 14: Transport information Department of Transportation (DOT) In accordance with DOT Transport document description : UN1486 Potassium nitrate, 5.1, III UN-No.(DOT) : UN1486 Proper Shipping Name (DOT) : Potassium nitrate Packing group (DOT) : III - Minor Danger Hazard labels (DOT) : 5.1 - Oxidizer DOT Packaging Non Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 213 DOT Packaging Bulk (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 240 DOT Special Provisions (49 CFR 172.102) : A1 - Single packaging are not permitted on passenger aircraft. A29 - Combination packaging consisting of outer expanded plastic boxes with inner plastic bags are not authorized for transportation by aircraft. IB8 - Authorized IBCs: Metal (11A, 11B, 11N, 21A, 21B, 21N, 31A, 31B and 31N); Rigid plastics (11H1, 11H2, 21H1, 21H2, 31H1 and 31H2); Composite (11HZ1, 11HZ2, 21HZ1, 21HZ2, 31HZ1 and 31HZ2); Fiberboard (11G); Wooden (11C, 11D and 11F); Flexible (13H1, 13H2, 13H3, 13H4, 13H5, 13L1, 13L2, 13L3, 13L4, 13M1 or 13M2). IP3 - Flexible IBCs must be sift-proof and water-resistant or must be fitted with a sift-proof and water-resistant liner. T1 - 1.5 178.274(d)(2) Normal............. 178.275(d)(2) TP33 - The portable tank instruction assigned for this substance applies for granular and powdered solids and for solids which are filled and discharged at temperatures above their melting point which are cooled and transported as a solid mass. Solid substances transported or offered for transport above their melting point are authorized for transportation in portable tanks conforming to the provisions of portable tank instruction T4 for solid substances of packing group III or T7 for solid substances of packing group II, unless a tank with more stringent requirements for minimum shell thickness, maximum allowable working pressure, pressure-relief devices or bottom outlets are assigned in which case the more stringent tank instruction and special provisions shall apply. Filling limits must be in accordance with portable tank special provision TP3. Solids meeting the definition of an elevated temperature material must be transported in accordance with the applicable requirements of this subchapter. W1 - This substance in a non friable prill or granule form is not subject to the requirements of this subchapter when tested in accordance with the UN Manual of Test and Criteria (IBR, see §171.7 of this subchapter) and is found to not meet the definition or criteria for inclusion in Division 5.1. DOT Packaging Exceptions (49 CFR 173.xxx) : 152 DOT Quantity Limitations Passenger aircraft/rail (49 CFR 173.27) : 25 kg DOT Quantity Limitations Cargo aircraft only (49 CFR 175.75) : 100 kg DOT Vessel Stowage Location : A - The material may be stowed ‘‘on deck’’ or ‘‘under deck’’ on a cargo vessel and on a passenger vessel. Other information : No supplementary information available.