Potassium Nitrate Potassium Nitrate 25kg Biolaboratorium

Potassium nitrate 25kg Biolaboratorium

Technical information on chemical reagents:

• Chemical formula: KNO₃
• CAS Number: 7757-79-1
• EG number: 231-818-8
• Synonyms: Saltpeter, Niter
• Genre: Clean
• Purity: Pure
• Net weight: 25kg

Examples of professional applications in various industries:

• Agriculture: Fertilizers: Potassium nitrate is used as a valuable fertilizer. It provides plants with essential potassium and nitrogen, which are necessary for the growth and development of crops such as vegetables, fruits, and flowers.
• Food industry: Preservative: Potassium nitrate is used as a preservative. It is applied in the production of cured meat products such as ham and sausage to inhibit bacterial growth and extend shelf life.
• Pharmaceutical industry: Medical applications: Potassium nitrate is used in the production of certain medications and sometimes in toothpastes to relieve tooth sensitivity.
• Metal processing: Hardening of steel: Potassium nitrate is used in special hardening processes to increase the strength and durability of steel. It is frequently used in the heat treatment of metals.
• Laboratory applications: Chemical reagents: Potassium nitrate is used as a chemical reagent in various experiments and analyses. It serves to carry out reactions that require the release of oxygen.
• Water treatment: Corrosion inhibitor: Potassium nitrate can be used as a corrosion inhibitor. It helps prevent the corrosion of metals in water treatment systems.

Hazard statements on the product label:

H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
H335: May irritate the respiratory tract.

Safety instructions on the product label:

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. Do not smoke.
P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
P221: Avoid any contact with combustible materials.
P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use appropriate fire extinguishers.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility.

Recommended storage conditions:

1. Store in a dry and well-ventilated place, away from heat sources and ignition sources.
2. Store in tightly sealed containers to prevent access by moisture and other chemicals.
3. The recommended storage temperature should be between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.
4. Keep away from flammable materials, acids, and bases.
5. Avoid contact with organic materials to prevent chemical reactions.
6. Label the packaging according to the applicable regulations for hazardous substances.

According to § 2 paragraph 5 sentence 2 of the Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance, there is a prohibition on the sale of this item to private individuals. Delivery is made exclusively to resellers, professional users, commercial enterprises or public research, testing or educational institutions upon presentation of the required proofs.

Labeling on the packaging