Section 1 - Chemical Product ? MSDS Name:Calcium nitrate trihydrate 99.999% Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:Nitric acid, calcium salt, trihydrate; Norwegian saltpeter trihydrate; Calcium dinitrate trihydrate; Lime nitrate trihydrate; Nitrocalcite trihydrate; Lime saltpeter trihydrate
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS| CAS# | Chemical Name | content | EINECS# |
| 10124-37-5 | Calcium nitrate trihydrate | 99.999 | unlisted |
Hazard Symbols: XI O
Risk Phrases: 36 8
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ? EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause digestive tract disturbances. Ingestion of nitrate containing compounds can lead to methemoglobinemia.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause methemoglobinemia.
Chronic:
May cause methemoglobinemia, which is characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness, dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible death.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ? Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin:
In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene Blue depending on the methemoglobin concentration in the blood.
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ? General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause fire. Containers may explode in the heat of a fire. May decompose explosively when heated or involved in a fire. May accelerate burning if involved in a fire.
Extinguishing Media:
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. For small fires, do NOT use dry chemicals, carbon dioxide, halon or foams. USE WATER ONLY. For large fires flood fire with water from a distance.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ? General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.,) away from spilled material.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ? Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Avoid breathing dust. Inform laundry personnel of contaminant's hazards.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Keep away from reducing agents. Keep containers tightly closed. Avoid storage on wood floors.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ? Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 10124-37-5: CAS# 15842-29-2: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ?
Physical State: Solid
Color: white to pale yellow
Odor: Odorless
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 51.1 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: CaN2O6.3H2O
Molecular Weight: 218.14
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ? Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Deliquescent (tending to absorb atmospheric water vapor and become liquid).
Conditions to Avoid:
Mechanical shock, dust generation, moisture, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong reducing agents, ammonia, finely powdered metals, hydrazine, organic materials, combustible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxides of nitrogen, calcium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ? RTECS#:
CAS# 10124-37-5: EW2985000 CAS# 15842-29-2 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10124-37-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = 302 mg/kg.
CAS# 15842-29-2.
Carcinogenicity:
Calcium nitrate anhydrous - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Calcium nitrate trihydrate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ?
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ? Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ?
IATA
Shipping Name: CALCIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1454
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: CALCIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1454
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CALCIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1454
Packing group: III
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ?
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI O
Risk Phrases:
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10124-37-5: 1
CAS# 15842-29-2: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 10124-37-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 10124-37-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 15842-29-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10124-37-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 15842-29-2 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It is for research and development use only.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A
