Data Sheet

Potassium Nitrite

Typical Chemical Analysis

Product Code16-5650
AppearanceWhite-Yellowish
Assay94.0 Min
Potassium Hydroxide0.05
Potassium Carbonate0.15
Potassium Chloride0.05
Insoluble in Water0.01
Iron0.003
Solubility g/100ml @0 ° C281
Solubility g/100ml @100 ° C413

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: N/A

PACKAGING: 275 lb. Polyethlene Drum

Uses

Potassium Nitrite is used to manufacture of heat transfer salts.

Handling

Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Strong oxidizer. Since no exposure limits have been established by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend that our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m 3. See SDS for more information.

Proper Shipping Name

Shipping Information

Potassium Nitrite

UN# 1488, Class 5.1, PGII, Label Code 5.1

Product Information

Potassium Nitrite

CAS Number7758-09-0
RTEC NumberTT 3750000
Melting point441 ° C
Water Solubility298.4g/100ml at 20 ° C
EINEC Number2318324
Molecular Wt.85.11
Molecular FormulaKNO₂
Specific Gravity1.915

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