SAFETY DATA SHEET POTASSIUM NITRATE

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1 SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COM PANY: PRODUCT NAME: PART No.: SUPPLIER: RM214, RM215 J M Loveridge plc Southbrook Road, Southampton Hampshire SO15 1BH Tel: Fax: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS: EEC (EINECS) No CAS No.: HA ZARDS ID ENTIFICATION: Contact with combustible material may cause fire. 4. FIRST AID M EASURES: GENERAL: IN H A LA T IO N : IN G E ST IO N: SKIN: EYES: IN ALL CASES OF DOUBT OR WHEN SYMPTOMS PERSIST, ALWAYS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION Remove affected person from exposure, rest and keep warm. If recovery not rapid or complete seek medical attention. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. In case of spontaneous vomiting, be sure that vomit can freely drain because of danger of suffocation. Only when conscious, rinse mouth with plenty of water and give plenty of water to drink - (approx 500ml). Obtain medical attention if adverse symptoms occur. Causes mechanical irritation. Wash affected area with plenty of soap and water. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 5 minutes while lifting the eye lids. Seek medical attention. Continue to rinse. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES: 1/5

2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS: HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE: Use extinguishing media suitable against surrounding fire or the cause of fire. Take measures to retain water used for extinguishing. Do not release contaminated water into drains, soil and surface water. Dispose of contaminated water and soil according to local regulations. May ignite combustible materials. Noxious or toxic vapours may be released in fire situation. - Oxides of nitrogen. Fire fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: PERSONAL PRECAUTION IN SPILL: PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT ENVIRONMENT: SPILL CLEANUP METHODS: Avoid breathing dust. Prevent contamination of soil, drains and surface water. Avoid dry sweeping or other methods which raise dust. Vacuum or wet-sweep and place into a suitable closable, labelled container for disposal. Wash the area clean with water and detergent, observing environmental requirements. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE: USAGE PRECAUTIONS: STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: S TO RAG E C RITER IA : HANDLING - Product should be used in accordance with good industrial principles for handling and storing of hazardous chemicals. Ensure good ventilation and local exhaust extraction in work place. Oxidizing material - Keep away from flammable and combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place, in securely closed original container. Oxidizer storage. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION: IN G R ED IE N T C O M M E NT S : VENTILATION: RESPIRATORS: PROTECTIVE GLOVES: EYE PROTECTION: OTHER PROTECTION: HYGIENIC WORK PRACTICES: No specific OES assigned, however for dusts of any kind, ensure LTEL (8-hour TWA ref. period) level does not exceed 10 mg.m3 for total inhalable dust or 4 mg.m3 for respirable dust (or) as recommended in current edition of EH40. Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, for short periods of work, a suitable approved dust protection to P2 standard is recommended. Use protective gloves. Use eye protection if eye contact is likely. Wear personal protective equipment appropriate to the quantity of material handled. SKIN PROTECTION - apply barrier cream to hands and exposed skin. Regularly vacuum dust to minimise the potential of air-borne exposure. 2/5

3 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: APPEARANCE: Colourless to white crystalline solid. MELT./FREEZ. POINT ( C, interval): mp. 334 C DENSITY/SPECIFIC GRAVITY (g/ml): ph-value, DILUTED SOLUTION: SOLUBILITY DESCRIPTION: 2.1 Tem perature ( C ): Concentration % M: (5% solution) Very soluble in water. DECOMPOSITIO N TEMP. ( C): STABILITY AND REACTIVITY: STABILITY: CO NDITIONS TO AVOID: MATERIALS TO AVOID: HAZARDOUS DECOMP. PRODUCTS: Stable under normal conditions of use. May explode on ignition when mixed with finely divided combustible materials. Oxidising agents. Combustible materials. Strong acids. Sulphides, metals in powder form, sulphur, magnesium, carbon, sodium acetate. Thermal decomposition or burning may release toxic and corrosive oxides of nitrogen. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: TOXIC DOSE - LD 50: 3750 mg/kg (oral rat) TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: IN G E ST IO N: SKIN: EYES: OTHER HEALTH EFFECTS: Ingestion of large doses may cause central nervous system effects. Ingestion will cause gastric irritation and vomiting. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause mild irritation and/or drying (defatting) of skin. May cause irritation to eyes. Evidence of reproductive effects. 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: E CO L O G ICA L IN FO RM A T IO N : MOBILITY: No specific information available, but material is expected to have adverse effect on the environment. Nitrogen compounds may contribute to the eutrophication of water supplies. Soluble in water. Predicted to have high mobility in soil. 3/5

4 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: DISPOSAL METHODS: WASTE CLASS: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste according to Special Waste Regulations 1996 or according to local regulations, in compliance with Duty of Care Regulations and Special Waste Regulations. WASTE CODE: 0705** HAZARDOUS PROPERTY: H2 14. TRANSPORT INFORM ATION: UN No. RO AD: 1486 UK ROAD PACK GR.: ADR CLASS No.: 5.1 ADR CLASS: ADR ITEM No.: HAZARD No. (ADR): Division 5.1: Oxidizing substances. 22 (c) 50 Oxidizing (fire-intensifying) substance. ADR MARGINAL: 2501 ADR LABEL No.: 5.1 HAZCHEM CODE: PR O PE R SH IPPING N AM E I: 1Z UN No. SEA: UN 1486 IM DG CLASS: 5.1 IM DG PA G E N o.: 5171 IM DG PACK GR.: UN No., AIR: UN-ID 1486 ICAO CLASS: 5.1 AIR PACK GR.: 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION: LABEL FOR SUPPLY: RISK PHRASES: SAFETY PHRASES: R-8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Not classified. 4/5

5 UK REGULATORY REFERENCES: COMMENTS: Chemicals (Hazard Information & Packaging) Regulations Classification, Packaging and Labelling Regulations The following safety phrase(s) is/are recommended: - Keep away from combustible material. 16. O THER INFORMATION: INFORMATIO N SO URCES: REVISION COMMENTS: ISSUED BY: This product has been classified in accordance with CHIP3 regulations. Edition 01; Revised item(s): MK SDS No.: 383 DATE: 12/07/02 DISCLAIMER: The foregoing data has been compiled for safety information only and does not form part of any selling specification. Information contained in this Data Sheet is to the best of JMLs knowledge correct at the time of publication. Customers should always satisfy themselves, that the product which they have selected is entirely suitable for their purpose under their conditions of use and in compliance with current regulations. For any further information, please contact the supplier. 5/5