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Table showing details for potassium nitrate*
Chemical	Category & User Codes	DG Class	DG PG	UN CAS No	Guidance notes
potassium nitrate* nitre saltpetre	7-12 1 2 3 4 5 - -	5.1 CW Hazardous Chemical	III	1486 7757-79-1	Forms explosive mixtures if mixed with combustible materials or organic compounds; toxic fumes released on heating; moderately toxic if ingested. If testing with a burning wooden splint for the evolution of oxygen on heating the solid (11-12 only), ensure that the splint does not fall into the molten salt, or else a violent reaction will occur. Forms explosive mixtures with active metals such as sodium, magnesium and aluminium; and with sulfide, thiosulfate, cyanide, and ammonium salts. Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer). Q-Stores 16 See also OXIDANTS and Appendix F.

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