Potassium nitrate 500g BIOMUS

Potassium Nitrate 500g BIOMUS

Technical information on chemical reagents:

• Chemical formula: KNO₃
• CAS number: 7757-79-1
• EC number: 231-818-8
• Synonyms: saltpeter, niter
• Type: Pure
• Purity: Pure
• Net weight: 500g

Examples of professional applications in various sectors:

• Agriculture: Fertilizer: Potassium nitrate is used as a valuable fertilizer. It provides plants with essential potassium and nitrogen, 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 used in the production of cured meat products such as ham and sausages to inhibit bacterial growth and extend shelf life.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Medical applications: Potassium nitrate is used in the manufacture of certain medicines and sometimes in toothpaste to relieve tooth sensitivity.
• Metal Treatment: Steel hardening: Potassium nitrate is used in special hardening processes to increase the strength and durability of steel. It is often used in the heat treatment of metals.
• Laboratory Applications: Chemical reagent: Potassium nitrate is used as a chemical reagent in various experiments and analyses. It is used to perform reactions that require the release of oxygen.
• Water Treatment: Corrosion inhibitor: Potassium nitrate can be used as a corrosion inhibitor. It helps prevent metal corrosion 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 cause respiratory irritation.

Safety instructions on the product label:

P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
P370 + P378: In case of fire: Use appropriate extinguishing media.
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, well-ventilated place, away from any source of heat or ignition.
2. Store in tightly closed containers to prevent access to 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 a chemical reaction.
6. Label the packaging in accordance with current regulations for hazardous substances.

In accordance with § 2, paragraph 5, sentence 2 of the Chemicals Prohibition Ordinance, the sale of this item is prohibited to private individuals. Delivery is made exclusively to resellers, professional users, merchants, or public research, study, or teaching institutions after presentation of the required documentation.

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