Potassium nitrate, 99%, extra pure, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 400.0°C
• Melting Point: 334.0°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Fine Crystals or Crystalline Powder
• Quantity: 1 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Linear Formula: KNO₃
• Merck Index: 15,7769
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 320g/L (20°C). Other solubilities: soluble in glycerol, slightly soluble in alcohol
• IUPAC Name: potassium;nitrate
• Formula Weight: 101.1
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Grade: Extra Pure
• Packaging: Plastic Bottle
• Chemical Name or Material: Potassium nitrate, Extra Pure

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Potassium nitrate

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H334-May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use sand to extinguish.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : potassium nitrate

RUO – Research Use Only