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Potassium Nitrite

KNO₂

F.W. 85.11

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Hazard Alert

Strong oxidant; fire and explosion risk when heated or in contact with organic material; skin irritant; highly toxic. LD50 200 mg/kg.

Resources

Storage:

Inorganic #3

Disposal:

#12b

Shelf Life:

Fair; hygroscopic; store in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ Bag.

Soluble:

Water; not alcohol.

Color:

Very light yellow.

Odor:

None

CAS No.:

7758-09-0