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Search result for: potassium nitrite*

Table showing details for potassium nitrite*
Chemical	Category & User Codes	DG Class	DG PG	UN CAS No	Guidance notes
potassium nitrite*	7-12 1 2 - - 5 - -	5.1 DHS CW Hazardous Chemical	II	1488 7758-09-0	Slightly toxic if ingested. Reacts with acids to form toxic nitrogen dioxide gas. Reacts with concentrated acids to form nitric oxide gas, which forms highly toxic nitrogen dioxide by reaction with oxygen in the air. Note: A solution/mixture of <1% potassium nitrite is not hazardous according to the Worksafe list of designated hazardous substances. Disposal: Waste solutions of this chemical may be disposed of down the sink (to sewer). 15 See also OXIDANTS.

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