Potassium nitrate
Nitric Acid, potassium salt; saltpeter
Potassium Nitrate
KNO3
Not available.
TT370000
7757-79-1
YY669, P1843, P1345 ,
P1350, P1352, PO193
Not available.
SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
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SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC.
14422 S. SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248
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Material Safety Data Sheet
NFPA
HMIS
Personal Protective Equipment
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Common Name/
Trade Name
Catalog
Number(s).
CAS#
RTECS
CI#
Manufacturer
Synonym
Chemical Name
Chemical Family
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Chemical Formula
Supplier
See Section 15.
Commercial Name(s)
Not available.
TSCA
T S C A 8 ( b ) i n v e n t o r y :
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Health Hazard
Fire Hazard
Reactivity
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Potassium nitrate:
ORAL (LD50):
Acute: 3750 mg/kg [Rat]. 1901 mg/kg [Rabbit].
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Toxicological Data
on Ingredients
Name
Section 2.Composition and Information on Ingredients
Exposure Limits
TWA (mg/m3)
STEL (mg/m3)
CEIL (mg/m3)
% by Weight
CAS #
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant).
Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns and ulcerations. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory
irritation.
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
The substance may be toxic to blood, kidneys, central nervous system (CNS).
Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects
Potential Chronic Health
Effects
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Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight
clothing such