MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC. -- SODIUM NITRATE, CRYSTAL  -- 6810-00-233-0118
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NITRATE, CRYSTAL
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-233-0118
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
CAGE:HO851
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:HO851
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRATE
CAS:7631-99-4
RTECS #:WC5600000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION-IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT, CYANOSIS, LOW BLOOD PRESSURE. SKIN-IRRITATION,
    PROLONGED CONTACT MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. EYE-ITTITATION.
    INGESTION-GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, CYANOSIS .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION/INGESTION-UNCONSCIOUSNESS, HEADACHE,
    NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, WEAKNESS, RAPID INEFFECTIVE BREATHING,
    CONVULSIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION-CALL A PHYSICIAN. IF CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY INDUCE
    VOMITING. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    CPR. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED, GIVE OXYGEN. PROMPT ACTION IS
    ESSENTIAL. SK IN-FLUSH SKIN WITH WATER. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS, FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR
    EXPLOSION. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH SHOCK, HEAT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. KEEP
    COMBUSTIBLES AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,
    CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER AND COVER;
    REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WIT H WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPERATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: YELLOW (REACTIVE)

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:306.8
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:716F,380C
Spec Gravity:2.261
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, TRANSPARENT, ODORLESS CRYSTALS; SALINE,
    SLIGHTLY BITTER TASTE.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CYANIDES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING
    AGENTS, ALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHOCK, FRICTION, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER:
    D001(IGNITABLE WASTE)

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