ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH -- POTASSIUM
NITRATE -- 6810-00-281-7476
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Product Identification
Product ID:POTASSIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:07/24/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-7476
MSDS Number: BNKKP
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX 414-273-4979
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-5832-S/800-231-8327-A
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
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Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingred Name:POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS:7757-79-1
RTECS #:TT3700000
Fraction by Wt: 99.99%
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Hazards Identification
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 3750 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:INHALATION: HARMFUL,
MUCOUS MEMBRANE &
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. INGESTION:
HARMFUL. EYES:
IRRITATION. SKIN: IRRITATION, ABSORPTION.
ABSORPTION LEADS TO
FORMATION OF METHOMOGLOBIN WHICH IN S UFFICIENT
CONCENTRATION
CAUSES CYANOSIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
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First Aid Measures
First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. SKIN:
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING WHILE FLUSHING
W/PLENTY OF WATER.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF
NECESSARY.
INGESTION: WA SH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONCIOUS.
OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
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Fire Fighting Measures
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER
FIRE CONDITIONS.
CONTACT W/OTHER MATERIALS MAY CAUSE FIRE.
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Accidental Release Measures
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SCBA &
PROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT. COVER W/DRY LIME OR SODA ASH.
PICK UP, KEEP IN
A LOCSED CONTAINER/HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
VENTILATE AREA/WASH
SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP.
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Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY
PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY
CLOSED. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. KEEP AWAY FROM
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
SUCH AS HEAT, SPARKS, & OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON
CLOTHING. DON'T
BREATH DUST.
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Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS, SAFETY SHOWER,
EYE BATH, &
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
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Physical/Chemical Properties
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:633.2 F
Spec Gravity:2.109
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALS
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Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, FINELY POWDERED METALS, STRONG
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES,
MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES
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Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Methods:ADD TO LARGE STIRRED EXCESS OF
WATER. ADJUST THE
PH TO NEUTRAL/SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE
SOLIDS/LIQUIDS/PACKAGE THEM
FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL. FLUSH AQUEOUS
SOLUTION DOWN DRAIN
W/PLENTY OF WATER. DIS POSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE &
LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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