Product ID:SODIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:05/04/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-143-6000
MSDS Number: BHBST

Emergency Phone: 804-640-7270

Info Phone: 804-622-9600

Preparer: M. HALL & H. CONRAD

Cage: 0EPP6

Telephone: 757-640-7270

Cage: 0EPP6

SODIUM NITRATE

CAS: 7631-99-4

RTECS: WC5600000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 IS 4,300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF SKIN AND/OR MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS CAUSES VIOLENT
GASTROENTERITIS. CHRONIC:ANEMIA, METHEMOGLOBINEMIA, NEPHRITIS.
CHRONIC:NONE EX[PECTED AT INDUSTRIAL USE LEV ELS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:A CONSTANT INTAKE OF NITRATE CVONTAINING
FOOD OR WATER MAY LEAD TO FORMATION OF CARCINOGENIC N-NITROSO
COMPOUNDS.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS, VOMITING,
HEADACHE, MENTAL IMPAIRMENT, CYANOSIS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY
SUPPLIER.

First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER. EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
15 MINUTES. CALL A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,CALL A
PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:DRINK WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING BY STICKING
FINGER DOWN THROAT,CONSULT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point:"NOT APPLICABLE"
Extinguishing Media:SMALL FIRES:DRY CHEMICAL,CO2,WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
LARGE FIRES:WATER SPRAY FOG OR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:REMOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF W/O RISK.
COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAME W/WATER. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SCBA WHERE THIS MATERIAL IS INVOLVED WITH FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER! KEEP AWAY FROM REDUCING AGENTS.
WILL EXPLODE IF HEAT TO 1000C IN THE PRESENCE OF REDUCING AGENTS OR
MIXED W/CYANIDES. YIELDS TOXIC GASES WHEN HEATED.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES, BOOTS, WEAR GOGGLES,
COVERALLS. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. SWEEP OR SHOVEL UP
SPILLED MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REDUCING AGENTS, AND
LIQUIDS OF LOW FLASH POINT. STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE COOL, DRY, WELL
VENTILATED AND FIREPROOF.
Other Precautions:WOOD AND PAPER BAGS USED TO HOLD THIS PRODUCT SHOULD
BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISIS.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS, BUTYL OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS AND IMPERVIOUS BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS IN SECTION ON SPILL
PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE. WASH SKIN AND CLOTHING AFTER CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NAVY IDENTIFIED NSN.

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NONE
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:583F,306C
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PRILLS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS,FLAMMABLES AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:SANITARY LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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