POTASSIUM NITRITE Purified |
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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking |
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1.1 Product identifier |
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| Chemical Name : | POTASSIUM NITRITE Extra Pure | ||
| Catalogue No. : | AL3746 | Product form : | Substance |
| CAS Number : | 7758-09-0 | EC Number : | 231-832-4 |
| Grade : | EC Index Number : | 007-011-00-X | |
| Chemical Formula : | HSN Code : | 28342100 | |
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1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against |
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| Use of the substance/mixture : | Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances | ||
| Uses advised against : | No additional information available | ||
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet |
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| Company identification : | Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India. |
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1.4 Emergency Contact Details |
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| Phone / e-Mail : | Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in |
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SECTION 2: Hazards identification |
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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture |
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| Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] | |
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Oxidising Solids, Category 2 H272 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16 |
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| Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC | |
| O; R8 Xn; R22 Xi; R36/37/38 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16 |
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| Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects | |
| No additional information available | |
2.2 Label elements |
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| Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] | |
| Hazard pictograms (CLP) : |
 GHS03
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| Signal word (CLP) : | Danger |
| Hazard statements (CLP) : | H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser |
| Precautionary statements (CLP) : | P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing/¦/combustible materials |
2.3 Other hazards |
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| Other hazards : | No additional information available |
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients |
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3.1. Substance |
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| Name : | POTASSIUM NITRATE AR | ||
| CAS No. : | 7758-09-0 | ||
| EC Index No. : | 007-011-00-X | ||
| EC No. : | 231-832-4 | ||
| Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16 | |||
3.2. Mixture |
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| Not applicable | |||
SECTION 4: First aid measures |
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4.1 Description of first aid measures |
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| First-aid measures after inhalation : | Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. |
| First-aid measures after skin contact : | IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see ... on this label). |
| First-aid measures after eye contact : | Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. |
| First-aid measures after ingestion : | Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. |
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
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| Symptoms relating to use : | Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation. Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Causes skin irritation. Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard. |
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed |
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| General information : | Treat symptomatically. |
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures |
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5.1 Extinguishing media |
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| Suitable extinguishing media : | dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2). |
| Unsuitable extinguishing media : | Do not use a heavy water stream. |
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
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| Fire hazard : | May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. |
| Explosion hazard : | Heat may build pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing risk of burns and injuries. |
5.3 Advice for firefighters |
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| Protection during firefighting : | Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. |
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures |
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6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
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| General measures : | No naked lights. No smoking. |
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel |
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| Emergency procedures : | Evacuate unnecessary personnel. |
6.1.2. For emergency responders |
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| Protective equipment | Use personal protective equipment as required |
| Emergency procedures | Stop release. |
6.2 Environmental precautions |
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| Avoid release to the environment. | |
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
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| Methods for cleaning up : | Clear up rapidly by scoop or vacuum. |
6.4 Reference to other sections |
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| Reference : | No additional information available |
SECTION 7: Handling and storage |
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7.1 Precautions for safe handling |
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| Additional hazards when processed : | Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion. |
| Precautions for safe handling : | Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/... Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
| Hygiene measures : | Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling. |
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
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| Technical measures : | Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. |
| Storage conditions : | Keep in fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in original container. Store in a dry place. Protect from moisture. |
7.3 Specific end use(s) |
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| No additional information available | |
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection |
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8.1 Control parameters |
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| No additional information available | |
8.2 Exposure controls |
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| Hand protection : | protective gloves |
| Eye protection : | Chemical goggles or safety glasses |
| Skin and body protection : | Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Respiratory protection : | Wear respiratory protection |
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties |
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9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties |
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| Physical state : | Solid Colour |
| Colour : | White crystalline. |
| Odour : | odourless. |
| Odour threshold : | No data available |
| pH value : | 5.5 - 8 |
| Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : | No data available |
| Melting point : | 334 °C |
| Freezing point : | No data available |
| Boiling point : | 4000 °C |
| Flash point : | No data available |
| Auto-ignition temperature : | No data available |
| Decomposition temperature : | No data available |
| Flammability (solid, gas) : | No data available |
| Vapour pressure : | No data available |
| Relative vapour density at 20°C : | 3 |
| Density : | 2.109 g/cm3 |
| Solubility : | Water: 36 g/100ml |
| Log Pow : | No data available |
| Viscosity, kinematic : | No data available |
| Viscosity, dynamic : | No data available |
| Explosive properties : | No data available |
| Oxidising properties : | May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. |
| Explosive limits : | No data available |
9.2 Other information |
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| No additional information available | |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity |
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10.1 Reactivity |
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| No additional information available | |
10.2 Chemical stability |
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| May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser. | |
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions |
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| No additional information available | |
10.4 Conditions to avoid |
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| Direct sunlight. Heat. Sparks. Overheating. Open flame. | |
10.5 Incompatible materials |
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| No additional information available | |
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products |
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| No additional information available |
SECTION 11: Toxicological information |
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11.1 Information on toxicological effects |
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| Acute toxicity : | Not classified |
| Skin corrosion/irritation : | Not classified pH: 5.5 - 8 |
| Serious eye damage/irritation : | Not classified pH: 5.5 - 8 |
| Respiratory or skin sensitisation : | Not classified |
| Germ cell mutagenicity : | Not classified |
| Carcinogenicity : | Not classified |
| Reproductive toxicity : | Not classified |
| Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : | Not classified |
| Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : | Not classified |
| Aspiration hazard : | Not classified |
| Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms : | Harmful if swallowed. |
SECTION 12: Ecological information |
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12.1 Toxicity |
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| Toxicity information : | No additional information available |
12.2 Persistence - degradability |
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| Persistence - degradability : | No additional information available |
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential |
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| Bioaccumulative potential : | No additional information available |
12.4 Mobility in soil |
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| Mobility in soil : | No additional information available |
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment |
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| No additional information available | |
12.6 Other adverse effects |
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| Environmental precautions : | No additional information available |
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations |
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13.1 Waste treatment methods |
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| Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : | Dispose of contents/container to ... |
| Additional information : | Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion. |
SECTION 14: Transport information |
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| In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN | |
14.1. UN number |
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| UN-No. (ADR) : | 1486 |
| UN-No. (IMDG) : | 1486 |
| UN-No. (IATA) : | 1486 |
| UN-No. (ADN) : | 1486 |
| UN-No. (RID) : | 1486 |
14.2. UN proper shipping name |
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| Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : | POTASSIUM NITRATE |
| Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : | POTASSIUM NITRATE |
| Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : | POTASSIUM NITRATE |
| Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : | POTASSIUM NITRATE |
| Proper Shipping Name (RID) : | POTASSIUM NITRATE |
| Transport document description (ADR) : | UN 1486, POTASSIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III |
| Transport document description (IMDG) : | UN 1486, POTASSIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III |
| Transport document description (IATA) : | UN 1486, POTASSIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III |
| Transport document description (ADN) : | UN 1486, POTASSIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III |
| Transport document description (RID) : | UN 1486, POTASSIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III |
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) |
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| ADR | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 5.1 |
| Danger labels : | 5.1 
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| IMDG | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 5.1 |
| Danger labels : | 5.1
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| IATA | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 5.1 |
| Danger labels : | 5.1
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| ADN | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 5.1 |
| Danger labels : | 5.1
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| RID | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 5.1 |
| Danger labels : | 5.1
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14.4. Packing group |
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| Packing group (ADR) : | III |
| Packing group (IMDG) : | III |
| Packing group (IATA) : | III |
| Packing group (ADN) : | III |
| Packing group (RID) : | III |
14.5. Environmental hazards |
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| Dangerous for the environment : | No |
| Marine pollutant : | No |
| Other information : | No supplementary information available |
14.6. Special precautions for user |
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| - Overland transport | |
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Classification code (ADR) : O2 Limited quantities (ADR) : 5kg Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1 Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001 Special packing provisions (ADR) : B3 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T1, BK1, BK2 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP33 Tank code (ADR) : SGAV Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU3 Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 3 Special provisions for carriage - Bulk (ADR) : VC1, VC2, AP6, AP7 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (ADR) : CV24 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 50 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 1Z |
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| - Transport by sea | |
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Special provision (IMDG) : 964, 967 Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5 kg Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002, LP02 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08 IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B3 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T1, BK2, BK3 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-Q Stowage category (IMDG) : A Stowage and handling (IMDG) : SW23 MFAG-No : 140 |
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| - Air transport | |
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PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y546 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 10kg PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 559 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 563 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 100kg ERG code (IATA) : 5L |
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| - Inland waterway transport | |
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Classification code (ADN) : O2 Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 kg Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1 Carriage permitted (ADN) : B Equipment required (ADN) : PP Provisions prior to loading (ADN) : LO04 Provisions for carriage in bulk (ADN) : CO02 Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0 Additional requirements/Remarks (ADN) : CO02 and LO04 apply only when this substance is carried in bulk or without packaging |
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| - Rail transport | |
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Classification code (RID) : O2 Limited quantities (RID) : 5kg Excepted quantities (RID) : E1 Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001 Special packing provisions (RID) : B3 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T1, BK1, BK2 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP33 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAV Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU3 Transport category (RID) : 3 Special provisions for carriage – Bulk (RID) : VC1, VC2, AP6, AP7 Special provisions for carriage – Loading and unloading (RID) : CW24 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE11 Hazard identification number (RID) : 50 |
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14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code |
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SECTION 15: Regulatory information |
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15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture |
| 15.1.1 EU-Regulations : |
| No REACH Annex XVII restrictions POTASSIUM NITRATE AR is not on the REACH Candidate List POTASSIUM NITRATE AR is not on the REACH Annex XIV List |
| 15.1.2. National regulations |
| Germany |
| AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, slightly hazardous to water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 346) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance) |
| Denmark |
| Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product |
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment |
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SECTION 16: Other Information |
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