Potassium Nitrate
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Database ID: 305
No Safety Data Sheet (SDS) available
| Formula: | -- |
| CAS: | 7757-79-1 |
| Formula Weight: | 101.00 g/mol |
| Density: | -- |
| Melting Point: | -- |
| Boiling Point: | -- |
| Purity: | -- |
| Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
General Hazard Information: Slightly toxic by ingestion. Irritating to body tissues. Avoid body tissue contact. Chronic exposure to small amounts can cause anemia, nephritis, methemoglobinemia. Strong oxidizer: Fire risk when in contact with combustible materials.
Storage: Flinn Family: Inorganic #3. Store in/on shelf with amides, nitrates (except ammonium nitrate), nitrites, azides. Store ammonium nitrate away from all other substances.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.