Potassium Nitrate

Company Details:

RX MARINE INTERNATIONAL
105, A wing , BSEL , TECH PARK.
VASHI ,NEW BOMBAY 400703 INDIA

Heat, shock, friction, or contact with other materials may cause fire or explosion. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep closed.

Emergency Overview:Danger! Strong Oxidizer. Contact With Other Material May Cause Fire. Harmful If Swallowed, Inhaled Or Absorbed Through Skin. Causes Irritation To Skin, Eyes And Respiratory Tract.

Inhalation:Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.

Ingestion:Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. May cause gastroenteritis and abdominal pains. Purging and diuresis can be expected. Rare cases of nitrates being converted to the more toxic nitrites have been reported, mostly with infants.

Skin:Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.

Eye Contact:Causes irritation, redness, and pain.

Chronic Exposure:Under some circumstances methemoglobinemia occurs in individuals when the nitrate is converted by bacteria in the stomach to nitrite. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, rapid heart beat, irregular breathing, convulsions, coma, and death can occur should this conversion take place. Chronic exposure to nitrites may cause anemia and adverse effects to kidney.

Aggravated by Exposure:No Information Found.

Heat, shock, friction, or contact with other materials may cause fire or explosion. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep closed.

evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Cover with dry lime or soda ash. Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Pick up spill for recovery or disposal and place in a closed container.

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling.avoid inhalation of dust.

Carcinogenic References: NTP Carcinogen - Known: No, IARC Category- None

Environmental Fate:No information found.

Environmental Toxicity:No information found.

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

DOT Classification: UN1486, Potassium Nitrate, 5.1, PG III

DOT Regulations may change from time to time. Please consult the most recent D.O.T. regulations.

Chemical Inventory Status –
Part 1:Ingrdient
Potassium Nitrate (7757-79-1)
TSCA           Yes
EC               Yes
Japan          YES
Australia      Yes

Chemical Inventory Status –
Part 2:Ingredient
Potassium Nitrate (7757-79-1)
Korea          Yes
DSL           Yes
NDSL         No
Phil.           Yes

Federal, State & International Regulations –
Part 1: Ingredient.
Potassium Nitrate (7757-79-1)
RQ             No
TPQ           No
List             NO
Chemical Catg     No

Federal, State &
International Regulations –
Part 2:Ingredient
Potassium Nitrate (7757-79-1)
CERCLA NO
261.33         No
8(d)             No

Chemical Weapons Convention: No
TSCA 12 (b):No
CDTA:No PURE/SOLID
SARA 311/312: Acute:YES
Chronic:      YES
Fire:            YES
Pressure:    No
Reactivity:   No
Australian Hazchem Code: 1T
Poison Schedule:NONE ALLOCATED

DANGER!! This material emits TOXIC fumes at high tempertures. Effects of over exposure:irritation of the eyes,skin upper respiratory tract and mucous membranes. Methemoglobin formation which in sufficent amounts can cause cyanosis.,this onset can be delayed 2- 4 hours. Acute:the acute systems will be more severe than the effects of over exposure.Chronic: continues to be more severe than the effects of over exposure and acute. Target organs: blood and central nervous system. Conditions aggravated/target organs. Persons with pre-existing eye, skin, or respiratory conditions may be

                                                              Flammability

Health                                                                                                      Reactivity

The information herein is believed to be accurate and is offered in good faith for the user's consideration and investigation. No warranty either expressed or implied is made for the completeness or accuracy of the information whether originating from the above mentioned company or not. Users of this material should satisfy themselves by independent investigation of current scientific and medical knowledge that the material

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY :The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.