Product ID:SODIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-303-9467
MSDS Number: CBQWP

Emergency Phone: 716-691-5080

Info Phone: 716-691-5080

Cage: 01VT8

Telephone: 716-691-5080

Cage: 01VT8

SODIUM NITRATE

CAS: 7631-99-4

RTECS: WC5600000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DLA-HMIS: ACUTE: TOXIC BY INGESTION.
CHRONIC: UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:DLA-HMIS: TOXIC BY INGESTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER. INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK WATER
THEN INDUCE VOMITING. CALL PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER. KEEP AWAY FROM REDUCING AGENT.
WILL EXPLODE IF HEATED ABOVE 1000F IN PRESENCE OF REDUCING AGENT.
RELEASES TOXIC GASEOUS OXIDES WHEN HEATED.

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP MATERIAL FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM REDUCING AGENTS AND
LIQUIDS OF LOW FLASH POINT.
Other Precautions:WOOD AND EMPTY PAPER BAGS SHOULD BE REMOVED.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH
ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS
REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE
BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:REGULAR INDUSTRIAL.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 01VT8 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0450-96ML526.

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:584F,307C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:716F,380C
Spec Gravity:2.26
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT APPLICABLE.
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE.
Appearance and Odor:SOLID WHITE PRILLS OR PELLETS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:PRODUCTS OF OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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