May be infection: The feeling of swelling in the throat could represent swollen lymph nodes, which may be a sign of infection and could also cause slight neck pain. See a physician if your symptoms are persistent or if you develop additional symptoms such as fever. ...
Image Credit: Main Image: Saltpetre or Saltpeter is chemically known as Potassium nitrate. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water and is not combustible but aids in combustion of materials which can lead to explosions under prolonged heat conditions leading to toxic fumes.otassium Nitrate has numerous uses, 1  Fertilizer: Commonly used as a fertilizer as it provides the plants with both vital nutrients, potassium and nitrogen. 2  Oxidizer: As it is a good oxidizing agent it is use din gunpowder and fireworks.
There have been a number of serious recent fires in the UK that started or spread as the direct. result of the use plastic IBCs for combustible liquids e.g. CSG (Gloucester 30th October. 2000), Distillex (North Shields 12th April 2002) and P&R Laboratories (St Helens October.