| SAFETY DATA SHEET | Directive C.E.E. 91/155 Decree of 5.01.93 |
| 1 - COMMERCIAL NAME Potassium Nitrate |
ETS PLANTIN |
| 2 - COMPOSITION - INFORMATION ON
INGREDIENTS CRYSTALLISED POTASSIUM NITRATE 13 / 46; N° CAS :7757 - 79 - 1 |
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| 3 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION COMBURANT : Hazardous product CLASSE 5.1 Oxydative agent : increase combustion of combustible products. |
 0. Comburant |
| 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES Eye contact : wash abundantly with water and seek ophtalmologist advice Skin contact : wash with cold water If swallowed, seek medical advice Toxic gas inhalation : keep the wounded lengthed in a warm place. Don't practice artificial breathing and show this sheet to the called secourists. |
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| 5 - FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Oxidative agent which products oxygen in case of heat exposure. Fight fire with plenty of water. Be aware of gas and wind. |
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| 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Prevent reject in natural environment.Shovel up. Advert of the hazard and authorities. |
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| 7 -HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in clean and ventilated places. Keep away from combustibles, fuels, heating points and flames. Prohibit smoking in the area. Security access must be easy |
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| 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROL AND PERSONAL
PROTECTION Wear goggles and dust masks. Wash hands after usage. In case of dust, wear specific mask against dusts. In case of inhalation , maintains the wounded in lateral position of security and call for help. |
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| 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Formula : K NO3 White crystal powder without odor.Water solubility : 316 g/L at 20 °C). Apparent density : 1.1 to 1.2; pH : 7 (1 % water solution). Fusion point : 333 °C; Decomposition temperature : 400 °C. |
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| 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stable product in normal conditions of temperature and pressure. If warmed up, abrupt production of oxygen (which increase fires) and of toxic nitrogenous gas (NOx). |
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| 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Lethal Dose RAT = 3750 mg / kg |
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| 12 -ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Water pollutant (Deutsch laws : WGK 1) |
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| 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION Don't reject in sewers. Direct towards a retreatment center or ask PLANTIN for further informations. |
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| 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION CLASSIFIED 5.1 22 °C / N° U.N 1486 / IMDG : 5171 |
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| 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION Risk phrases : R 8 : Increase inflammation of combustible products. |
Security phrases : S 14 : Keep away from fuels and combustibles products. S 16 : Keep away from all flames. Don't smoke. |
| This information completes technical use advices but don't replace them. The information contained on this sheet is based on knowledge of the product on the date of publication (10.10.94). | |