Potassium nitrate 25kg Biolaboratorium

Potassium nitrate 25kg BIOLABORATORIUM

Technical information on chemical reagents:

• Chemical formula: KNO₃
• CAS number: 7757-79-1
• EC number: 231-818-8
• Synonyms: saltpeter, nitre
• Type: Clean
• Purity: Pure
• Net weight: 25 kg

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 processed meat products such as ham and sausages to inhibit bacterial growth and extend shelf life.
• Pharmaceutical industry: Medical uses: Potassium nitrate is used to manufacture certain medicines and is sometimes used in toothpastes to relieve tooth sensitivity.
• Metalworking: 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 reagents: Potassium nitrate is used as a chemical reagent in various experiments and analyses. It is used 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 metal corrosion in water treatment systems.

Hazard warnings 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, and hot surfaces. No smoking.
P220 : Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
P221 : Do not mix with flammable materials.
P370 + P378 : In case of fire: use an appropriate fire extinguisher.
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 in an approved waste disposal facility.