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Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Potassium Nitrite

by Boreal Science

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Potassium Nitrite is supplied by Boreal Science under product code PP0670. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under OSHA regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 11 June 2014. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: OSHA
Revision Date: 11 Jun 2014
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: PP0670
CAS Number: 7758-09-0

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS03Oxidising

GHS06Acute toxicity

GHS09Environment

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Potassium Nitrite issued by Boreal Science on 11 June 2014 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across two levels: High and Medium Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H301: Toxic if swallowed

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label)

1 other control in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser

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/…

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P370 In case of fire: See SDS

1 other control in place

Rating Before Controls

MEDIUM RISK

H400: Very toxic to aquatic life

Don't pour down drains

P273 Avoid release to the environment

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area

P391 Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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