MSDS for Sodium Nitrate, Current as of 7/10/2009 :: Barium & Chemical

	Materials Safety Data Sheet Sodium Nitrate	MSDS Number: SO1360

dcn: 598

Revision: 1

Last Updated on: 7/10/2009


Product Name:	Sodium Nitrate NaNO₃
Synonyms:	Nitratine; nitric acid, sodium salt; sodium saltpeter; sodium nitrate, crystal
Manufacturer:	Barium & Chemicals, Inc. PO Box 218 515 Kingsdale Road Steubenville, Ohio 43952-5218 Phone: 740-282-9776 Fax: 740-282-9161 Web: www.bariumchemicals.com
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2.) INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
	*EINECS*	*PERCENT*	*CAS NO:*
Sodium Nitrate	231-554-3	99-100%	7631-99-4

3.) HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview:	DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES, AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Potential Health Effects:	Inhalation: Inhalation of dust irritates the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath. Ingestion: May cause gastroenteritis and abdominal pains. Other symptoms may include dizziness, bloody diarrhea, convulsions, and collapse. Purging and diuresis can be expected. Small repeated doses may cause headache and mental impairment. Rare cases of nitrates being converted to the more toxic nitrites have been reported, mostly with infants. Skin Contact: May cause irritation, symptoms including redness, itching, and pain. Eye Contact: May cause irritation, symptoms including redness, itching, and pain. Chronic Exposure: Under some circumstances methemoglobinemia occurs in individuals when the nitrate is converted by bacteria in the stomach to nitrite. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, rapid heart beat, irregular breathing, convulsions, coma, and death can occur should this conversion take place. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Workers with a history of kidney or lung disease may be more susceptible to the effects of this substance.

4.) FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation:	Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.
Skin Contact:	Remove any contaminated clothing. Wipe off excess from skin. Wash skin with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
Eye Contact:	Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Contact:	Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.

5.) FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing Media:	Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:	Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
Fire and Explosion Hazzards:	Explosive with shock, heat or friction. Sodium Nitrate decomposes explosively when heated > 538C (1000F). Sensitive to mechanical impact.
Hazardous Combustion Products:	No information found.
Protective Measure in Fire:	Wear full protective clothing and breathing equipment for high-intensity fire or potential explosion conditions. This oxidizing material can increase the flammability of adjacent combustible materials.

6.) ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Precaution in Spill:	Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Environment:	Remove all sources of ignition. Ventilate area of leak or spill.
Spill Clean Up:	Clean up spills in a manner that does not disperse dust into the air. Use non-sparking tools and equipment. Reduce airborne dust and prevent scattering by moistening with water. Pick up spill for recovery or disposal and place in a closed container. Small amounts of residue may be flushed to sewer with plenty of water.

7.) HANDLING/STORAGE
Usage Precautions:
Usage Descriptions:
Storage Precautions:
Handling Precautions:	Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage and moisture. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Avoid storage on wood floors. Separate from incompatibles, combustibles, organic or other readily oxidizable materials. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

8.) EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective Equipment:	A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area. Please refer to the ACGIH document, Industrial Ventilation, A Manual of Recommended Practices, most recent edition, for details.
Process Conditions:	None established.
Respirators:	For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are not feasible, a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Protective Gloves:	Wear impervious protective gloves.
Eye Protection:	Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Other Protection:	Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.
Hygienic Work Practices:	No information found.

9.) PHYSICAL / CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:	crystals	Color:	white
Odor/Taste:	odorless	Specific Gravity:	2.26
Solubility:	soluble	Solubility Value:	81.5 g/100 g H2O @ 15C (59F)
Melting Point:	308C (584 F)	Boiling Point:	308C (584 F)
Decomp Temp:		Flash Point:
pH:

10.) STABILITY / REACTIVITY
Stability:	Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomp Products:	Emits nitrous oxides when heated to decomposition.
Conditions to Avoid:	Heat, flame, ignition sources, shock, friction, incompatibles (Reacts with acids to emit toxic fumes of nitrogen dioxide. Contact with the following may cause an explosion: barium rhodanide, boron phosphide, cyanides, sodium thiosulfate, sodium hypophosphite, sulfur plus charcoal, powdered aluminum and aluminum oxide. Fibrous organic material such as jute, wood, and similar cellulosic materials can become highly combustible by nitrate impregnation.)

11.) TOXICOLOGICAL INFOMATION
Toxic Dose LD 50:	1267 mg/kg (oral rat)
Toxicological Info:	Investigated as a tumorigen, mutagen, reproductive effector.
Inhalation:	No information found
Skin:	No information found
Eyes:	No information found
Medical Symptoms:	No information found

12.) ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity:	No information found
Distribution:	No information found
Chemical Fate:	No information found

13.) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal Methods:	Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste and sent to a RCRA approved waste facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
General Cleaning:

14.) TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
DOT - GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Proper Shipping Name:SODIUM NITRATE Hazzard Class: 5.1 UN. NO#: UN1498 Packing Group #: 5.1/ / III		IATA/IMDG REGULATIONS: Proper Shipping Name: SODIUM NITRATE Hazzard Class: 5.1 UN. NO#: UN1498 Packing Group #: 5.1/ / III IMDG EMS: F-A,S-Q
Shipping Options for this product include:
Transportation Notes: NMFC 46410-1 -- CALSS 70 HST 2834.10.10.00 UPS NO AIR SHIPMENTS

15.) REGULATORY INFORMATION
Chemical Inventory Status Part 1
Ingredient:	CASNO:	TSCA:	EINECS:	China:	Japan:	Austrialia:
Sodium Nitrate	7631-99-4	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes

Chemical Inventory Status Part 2
Ingredient:	CASNO:	Korea:	DSL:	NDSL:	Phil.:
Sodium Nitrate	7631-99-4	Yes	Yes	No	Yes

Federal, State, International Regulations- Part 1
Ingredient:	CASNO:	SARA 302:		SARA 313
		RQ:	TPQ:	LIST	Chemical Catg:
Sodium Nitrate	7631-99-4	No	No	No	No

Federal, State, International Regulations- Part 2
Ingredient:	CASNO:	RCRA 261.33:	TSCA 8(d):	CERCLA
Sodium Nitrate	7631-99-4	No	No	No

Additional Items
Chemical Weapons Convention:	Acute:	TSCA 12(b):	CDTA:	SARA 311/312:	Reactivity:	Chronic:
No	Yes	No	No	No	Yes	No

Fire	Pressure:	Austrialian HazChem Code:	Poison Schedule:	WHMIS:
No	No	No	No	No

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