NILE CHEMICALS
BISMUTH
SUBNITRATE
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Bismuth subnitrate
CAS#:
1304-85-4
Synonym:
Bismuth Nitrate, basic;
Bismuth Oxynitrate
Chemical
Name: Bismuth Subnitrate
Chemical
Formula: Bi5O(OH)9(NO3)4
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Bismuth
subnitrate 1304-85-4 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Bismuth
subnitrate LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Section
3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation. Prolonged exposure may result in skin burns and ulcerations.
Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion. CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not
available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to kidneys,
liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs
damage.
Section
4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact:
Check
for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin
Contact: In case of
contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the irritated skin
with an emollient. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before
reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention.
Serious
Skin Contact: Wash with a
disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream.
Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Evacuate the
victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband. Seek
medical attention.
Ingestion:
Do
NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material
are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, belt or waistband.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: Non-flammable.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
applicable.
Flash
Points: Not applicable.
Flammable
Limits: Not applicable.
Products
of Combustion: Not
available.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Not
applicable.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions: Not
applicable.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Fire
risk near organic materials
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill: Use appropriate
tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Large
Spill:
Oxidizing
material. Stop leak if without risk. Avoid contact with a combustible material
(wood, paper, oil, clothing). Keep substance damp using water spray. Do not
touch spilled material. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas;
dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal.
Section
7: Handling and Storage Precautions:
Keep
away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Keep away from combustible
material.. Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of
insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you feel
unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Avoid contact
with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Keep container tightly
closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Separate from acids,
alkalies, reducing agents and combustibles. See NFPA 43A, Code for the Storage
of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers. Do not store above 25°C (77°F).
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Engineering Controls:
Use
process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to
keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations
generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne
contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Splash
goggles. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
(crystalline powder.)
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Tasteless.
Molecular
Weight: 1461.99 g/mole
Color:
White.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
applicable.
Boiling
Point: Decomposition
temperature: 260°C (500°F)
Melting
Point: Decomposition
temperature: 260°C (500°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 4.928 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not
available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: Not available.
Solubility:
Insoluble in cold water,
hot water. Practically insoluble in organic solvents. Soluble in dilute HCl and
HN03
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Incompatible
materials
Incompatibility
with various substances: Not
available.
Corrosivity:
Not available.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Incompatible
with alkaline bicarbonates, soluble iodides, gallic acid, calomel, salicylic
acid, tannin, and sulfur.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation.
Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals: LD50: Not
available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic
Effects on Humans: May
cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals:
Lowest
Published Lethal Dose: LDL [Human infant] - Route: Oral; Dose: 1000 mg/kg.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Passes
through the placental barrier in human. Due to the presence of dark line on
gums, chronic bismuth toxicity may complicate diagnosis of chronic lead
toxicity.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye
irritation. May cause temporary foggy vision. Inhalation: May cause respiratory
tract irritation. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal (digestive) tract
irritation with abdominal pain, diarrhea. May affect behavior/central nervous
system (ataxia, tremors, convulsions, irregular myoclonic jerks, mental
confusion, disordered gait, dysarthria), and blood (methemoglobinemia). Chronic
Potential Health Effects: Skin: Chronic or prolonged skin contact may cause
dermatitis. Ingestion: Chronic or prolonged ingestion may cause weakness,
rheumatic pain, diarrhea, fever, metal line on gums, foul breath, gingivitis. It
may also affect metabolism (decreased appetite), liver (jaundice), kidneys. The
kidneys are the sight highest concentration, with the liver being considerably
lower. Oral administration produces poisoning through the formation of nitrites.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation: Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal:
Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: CLASS 5.1:
Oxidizing material.
Identification:
: Nitrates, Inorganic,
n.o.s. (Bismuth Subnitrate) UNNA: 1477 PG: II
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
available.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: Bismuth subnitrate CERCLA: Hazardous substances.: Bismuth
subnitrate
Other
Regulations: OSHA:
Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial
Chemical Substances.
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled
under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL
(EEC): R8- Contact with
combustible material may cause fire. R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S2-
Keep out of the reach of children. S46- If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 0
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
2
Flammability:
0
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment: Gloves. Lab
coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Splash goggles.
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