Potassium nitrite

• UN Code:

  UN1488

• Pictogram:

  03 - Oxidizing; 06 - Acute Toxicity; 09 - Environmental hazard

• UDF Signal Word:

  Danger

• MDL Number:

  MFCD00011408

• Hazard Statement:

  H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer; H301 Toxic if swallowed; H312 Harmful in contact with skin; H315 Causes skin irritation; H318 Causes serious eye damage; H332 Harmful if inhaled; H335 May cause respiratory irritation; H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.

• DOT Name:

  Potassium Nitrite

• DOT Classification:

  Class 5.1

• Packaging Group:

  PGII

• Precautions:

  P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking; P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials; P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles [ ] P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray; P273 Avoid release to the environment; P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection; P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician; P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water; P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position 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; P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention; P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment.

• CAS Number:

  7758-09-0