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according to WHS RegulationsPrinting date 11.10.2018 Revision: 11.10.2018Version number 1

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1 Identification

· Product identifier

· Trade name: Potassium Nitrate

· Article number: DK040· CAS Number: 7757-79-1· EC number:

231-818-8· Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against For use in the agricultural sector.· Technical function Compound fertilizer ingredient· Application of the substance / the mixture Fertilizer· Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet· Manufacturer/Supplier:

Company: Omnia Specialities Australia Pty LtdAddress: Tramway RoadMORWELL VIC 3840Telephone Number: +61-3 5133 9118Facsimile Number: +61-3 5133 9114

· Further information obtainable from: [email protected]· Emergency telephone number:

ISS First Response03 8769 3688

2 Hazard(s) Identification

· Classification of the substance or mixture

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Ox. Sol. 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.

Acute Tox. 5 H303 May be harmful if swallowed.Eye Irrit. 2B H320 Causes eye irritation.Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

· Label elements· GHS label elements

The substance is classified and labelled according to Safe Work Australia GHS Hazardous Chemical InformationListThe substance is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).

· Hazard pictograms

GHS03

· Signal word Danger(Contd. on page 2)

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· Hazard statementsH272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.H303 May be harmful if swallowed.H320 Causes eye irritation.H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

· Precautionary statementsP210 Keep away from heat. - No smoking.P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.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 accordance with local/regional/national/international

regulations.· Other hazards· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment· PBT: Not applicable.· vPvB: Not applicable.

3 Composition and Information on Ingredients

· Chemical characterisation: Substances· CAS No. Description

Potassium Nitrate· Identification number(s)· EC number: 231-818-8

4 First Aid Measures

· Description of first aid measures· General information: Take affected persons out of danger area and lay down.· After inhalation:

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptomspersist.

· After skin contact:Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Remove contaminated clothing. Flush affectedareas with plenty of water and soap.

· After eye contact:Rinse opened eye under running water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists.

· After swallowing: Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.· Information for doctor:

Check for hyperkalemia and treat ECG changes aggressively (ie Kayexelate)Monitor vital signs, blood pressure, respiration and onset of cyanosis. Administer oxygen if there are clinicalsigns of methemoglobinaemia. Methylene blue is the specific antidote indicated in case of methaemoglobinemia.

· Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayedHeadacheBreathing difficultyGastric or intestinal disordersNauseaMethaemoglobinaemia

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· Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment neededIf blue colouring appears (lips, ear-lobes, finger-nails), give oxygen treatment as quickly as possible.

5 Fire Fighting Measures

· Extinguishing media· Suitable extinguishing agents: Water· Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

In case of fire, the following can be released:Nitrogen oxides (NOx)Metal oxide fumes

· Advice for firefightersFire or Explosion: These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire. Some may decomposeexplosively when heated or involved in a fire. May explode from heat or contamination. Some will reactexplosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles (wood, paper, oil, clothing, etc.). Containers mayexplode when heated. Runoff may create fire or explosion hazard.

· Protective equipment: Mouth respiratory protective device.

6 Accidental Release Measures

· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency proceduresMount respiratory protective device.Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

· Environmental precautions:Contain materialInform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Should not be released into the environment.

· Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.Pick up mechanically, sweep and shovel into containers. Re-use if not contaminated. If contaminated, store insuitable containers for disposal.Ensure adequate ventilation.

· Reference to other sectionsSee Section 7 for information on safe handling.See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.See Section 13 for disposal information.

7 Handling and Storage

· Handling:· Precautions for safe handling Prevent formation of dust.· Information about fire - and explosion protection:

Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.Keep respiratory protective device available.

· Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Do not store with combustables· Storage:· Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

Observe the rules usually applicable when handling chemicals.· Information about storage in one common storage facility:

Store away from foodstuffs.Store away from reducing agents.


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Store away from flammable substances.· Further information about storage conditions: Keep container tightly sealed in a dry well-ventilated place.· Specific end use(s) Agricultural

8 Exposure controls and personal protection

· Additional information about design of technical facilities:Ensure eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

· Control parameters· Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.· Additional information: The lists valid during the making were used as basis.

· Exposure controls· Personal protective equipment:· General protective and hygienic measures:

Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothingWash hands before breaks and at the end of work.Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

· Respiratory protection:In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure useself-contained respiratory protective device.

· Protection of hands:Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/the preparation/thechemical mixture.

Protective gloves

The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation

· Material of glovesThe selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality andvaries from manufacturer to manufacturer.

· Penetration time of glove materialThe exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to beobserved.

· Eye protection:

Tightly sealed goggles

· Body protection: Protective work clothing

9 Physical and Chemical Properties

· Information on basic physical and chemical properties· General Information· Appearance:

Form: Crystalline(Contd. on page 5)

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Colour: White· Odour: Odourless· Odour threshold: Not determined.

· pH-value: 7

· Change in conditionMelting point/freezing point: 334 °CInitial boiling point and boiling range: 400 °C

· Flash point: Not applicable.

· Flammability (solid, gas): Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

· Ignition temperature:

Decomposition temperature: >400 °C

· Auto-ignition temperature: Not determined.

· Explosive properties: Product does not present an explosion hazard.

· Explosion limits:Lower: Not determined.Upper: Not determined.

· Vapour pressure: Not applicable.

· Density at 20 °C: 2.109 g/cm³· Relative density Not determined.· Vapour density Not applicable.· Evaporation rate Not applicable.

· Solubility in / Miscibility withwater at 20 °C: 320 g/l

· Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: Not determined.

· Viscosity:Dynamic: Not applicable.Kinematic: Not applicable.

· Other information No further relevant information available.

10 Stability and Reactivity

· ReactivityStrong oxidiserReacts with strong acids producing nitrogen oxides

· Chemical stability· Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.· Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with reducing agents.Acts as an oxidising agent on organic materials such as wood, paper and fats.Reacts with organic substances.

· Conditions to avoid Avoid incompatibles, high temperatures and heat.· Incompatible materials: Reducing agents and combustable materials· Hazardous decomposition products:

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Nitrogen oxides

11 Toxicological Information

· Information on toxicological effects· Acute toxicity· LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:

Oral LD50 3,750 mg/kg (rat)1,901 mg/kg (rabbit)

Dermal LD50 >5,000 mg/kg (rat)Inhalative LC50 4 h >0.527 mg/l (rat)

· Primary irritant effect:· Skin corrosion/irritation Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.· Serious eye damage/irritation Irritating effect.· Respiratory or skin sensitisation No sensitising effects known.· CMR effects (carcinogenity, mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction)· Germ cell mutagenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.· Carcinogenicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.· Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

12 Ecological Information

· Toxicity· Aquatic toxicity:

EC50 >1,700 mg/kg (Algae)10 d

EC50 48 h 490 mg/l (dap)LC50 96 hours 1,378 mg/L (Fish)

180 mg/L (Pimephales promelas (Fathead Minnow))· Persistence and degradability

This product is a fertiliser and will react in the soil as such.The substance is inorganic; therefore no biodegradation tests are applicable

· Behaviour in environmental systems:· Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.· Mobility in soil Nitrates are very mobile in soil· Ecotoxical effects:· Remark: Harmful to fish· Additional ecological information:· General notes:

Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Assessment by list): slightly hazardous for waterDo not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.Harmful to aquatic organisms

· Results of PBT and vPvB assessment· PBT: Not applicable.· vPvB: Not applicable.· Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.

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13 Disposal considerations

· Waste treatment methods· Recommendation

Wear full safety equiment at all times. Pick up mechanically, sweep and shovel into containers. Re-use if notcontaminated. Store contaminated material in suitable containers for disposal.Disposal according to local regulations.Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

· Uncleaned packaging:· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.· Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.

14 Transport information

· UN-Number· ADG, IMDG UN1486

· UN proper shipping name· ADG 1486 POTASSIUM NITRATE· IMDG POTASSIUM NITRATE

· Transport hazard class(es)

· ADG, IMDG, IATA

· Class 5.1 Oxidising substances.· Label 5.1

· Packing group· ADG, IMDG, IATA III

· Environmental hazards:· Marine pollutant: No

· Special precautions for user Warning: Oxidising substances.· Danger code (Kemler): 50· EMS Number: F-A,S-Q· Stowage Category A · Stowage Code SW23 When transported in BK3 bulk container, see 7.6.2.12

and 7.7.3.9.· ERG No. 140

· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpoland the IBC Code Not applicable.

· Transport/Additional information:

· ADG· Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1

Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 gMaximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g


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· Transport category 3 · Tunnel restriction code E

· IMDG· Limited quantities (LQ) 5 kg· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1

Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 gMaximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g

· UN "Model Regulation": UN 1486 POTASSIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III

15 Regulatory information

· Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture· Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances Substance is listed.· Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons Substance is not listed.

· Directive 2012/18/EU· Named dangerous substances - ANNEX I

Potassium nitrateCalcium nitrate

· Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of lower-tier requirements 50 t· Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of upper-tier requirements 200 t· Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16 Other informationThis information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for anyspecific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

· Abbreviations and acronyms:RID: Règlement international concernant le transport des marchandises dangereuses par chemin de fer (Regulations Concerning theInternational Transport of Dangerous Goods by Rail)ICAO: International Civil Aviation OrganisationADR: Accord européen sur le transport des marchandises dangereuses par Route (European Agreement concerning the InternationalCarriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous GoodsIATA: International Air Transport AssociationEINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical SubstancesCAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percentLD50: Lethal dose, 50 percentPBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and ToxicvPvB: very Persistent and very BioaccumulativeOx. Sol. 2: Oxidizing solids – Category 2Acute Tox. 5: Acute toxicity – Category 5Eye Irrit. 2B: Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 2BAquatic Acute 3: Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute aquatic hazard – Category 3

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