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Potassium Nitrate, ACS Grade, ≥ 99.0%, LabChem™
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Catalog No. LC198181
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 7757-79-1
Molecular Formula KNO3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 101.10
MDL Number MFCD00011409
InChI Key FGIUAXJPYTZDNR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym potassium nitrate, saltpeter, nitre, nitrate of potash, vicknite, nitric acid potassium salt, nitric acid, potassium salt, saltpetre, kaliumnitrat, kalii nitras
PubChem CID 24434
ChEBI CHEBI:63043
IUPAC Name potassium nitrate
SMILES [K+].[O-][N+]([O-])=O

Specifications

Melting Point 334°C
Color White
CAS Max % 100
Physical Form Crystalline
Quantity 500 g
Linear Formula KNO3
UN Number UN1486
Solubility Information Soluble in water
Formula Weight 101.1
Percent Purity ≥99.0%
Grade ACS
Identification Passes Test
Packaging Poly Bottle
Specific Gravity 2100kg/m3
Decomposition Information Nitrogen oxides; Oxygen
Density 2,100kg/m3
Chemical Name or Material Potassium Nitrate
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category Warning
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement GHS P Statement
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, open flames, sparks.
No smoking.
Keep/Store away from clothing, combustible materials.
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
Avoid breathing dust.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves, face protection.
Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Store locked up in a well-ventilated place.
Keep container tightly closed.
Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
EINECSNumber 231-818-8
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