Potassium nitrate 500g. Over 99% purity. Synonyms: Saltpeter; niter; Nitric acid, potassium salt CAS No.: 7757-79-1 Molecular Weight: 101.1 Chemical Formula: KNO3 DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. Proper Shipping Name: POTASSIUM NITRATE Hazard Class: 5.1 UN/NA: UN1486 Packing Group: III