Hazard classDanger — Oxidiser, Irritant / harmful, Health hazard
PictogramsOxidiserIrritant / harmfulHealth hazard
H-statements- H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
- H303 May be harmful if swallowed
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
- H370 Causes damage to organs
- H371 May cause damage to organs
- H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
- H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Soil amendments (fertilizers)Oxidizing agentPropellants, non-motive (blowing agents)HardenerCorrosion inhibitor
SynonymsPOTASSIUM NITRATE · 7757-79-1 · Saltpeter · Nitre · Niter · Nitrate of potash · saltpetre · Vicknite
Molecular weight101.103 g/mol