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Safety Data Sheet Of Potassium Nitrate Chemical news




PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO. 7757-79-1
EINECS NO. 231-818-8
FORMULA KNO3
MOL WT. 101.1

H.S. CODE

2834.21
TOXICITY Oral rat LD50: 3750 mg/kg
SYNONYMS
Nitre;Nitric Acid Potassium Salt; Saltpeter; Vicknite;Kalii Nitras; Kaliumnitrat (German); Niter; Nitrate Of Potash;
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE odorless white crystals
MELTING POINT

334 C

BOILING POINT (Decomposes at 400 C)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 2.11
SOLUBILITY IN WATER soluble
VAPOR DENSITY 3.0
NFPA RATINGS Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0 Special Hazard: OX
FLASH POINT Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer
STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions
First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious Inhalation:
Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
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 as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.