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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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