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potassium nitrite

CAS 7758-09-0 · KNO2

Hazard class

Danger — Oxidiser, Toxic, Environmental hazard

Pictograms

OxidiserToxicEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

Corrosion inhibitor

Synonyms

POTASSIUM NITRITE · Nitrous acid, potassium salt · Potassium nitrite (1:1) · Nitrous acid potassium salt (1:1) · INS NO.249 · 794654G42L · INS-249 · E-249

Molecular weight

85.104 g/mol

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Oxidiser · Toxic · Environmental hazard

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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