NILE CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Cesium Nitrate
CAS#:
7789-18-6
Chemical
Name: Cesium Nitrate
Chemical
Formula: CsNO3
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Cesium
Nitrate AR 7789-18-6 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Cesium
Nitrate: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 2390 mg/kg [Rat]. 2300 mg/kg [Mouse].
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:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic
to blood, central nervous system (CNS). 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. Cold water may be used. 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. Cold water may be
used. 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. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If
the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. 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. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be
combustible at high temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not
available.
Flash
Points: Not available.
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: Some
metallic oxides.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Flammable
in presence of combustible materials. Non-flammable in presence of open flames
and sparks, of shocks, of heat.
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:
Oxidizing
material. Do not use water jet. Use flooding quantities of water. Avoid contact
with organic materials.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards:
A
mixture of aluminum powder + water + metal nitrate may explode. Mixtures of
metal nitrates with alkyl exters may explode. Mixtures of a nitrate with
phosphorous, Tin (II) chloride or other reducing agents may react explosively.
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. Eliminate all ignition sources. 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.. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume
hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe
dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as reducing agents, organic materials.
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.
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:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 194.91 g/mole
Color:
Off-white.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: 414°C (777.2°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: Density: 3.685
(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: See solubility
in water.
Solubility:
Soluble in cold water, hot
water.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Incompatible
materials
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive
with reducing agents, organic materials.
Corrosivity:
Not available.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity:
Incompatible
with alkyl esters, phosphinates + heat, nitrites, nitrates, organics, cyanides
(e.g. potassium cyanide, sodium cyanide), thiocyanates, hypophosphites,
alcohols.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation.
Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals: Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): 2300 mg/kg [Mouse].
Chronic
Effects on Humans: May
cause damage to the following organs: blood, central nervous system (CNS).
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans: Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: May
affect genetic material (mutagenic)
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation and possible burns.
Eyes: May cause eye irritaiton. May cause conjunctivitis. May cause permanent
corneal opacification. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation and
respiratory tract problems such as shortness of breath, dyspnea, pulmonary
edema, asphyxia, chemical pneumonitis Ingestion: May cause digestive tract
irritation with nausea, vomiting, sabdominal pain, and diarrhea (possible with
blood). May cause gastrointestinal tract burns. May affect the urinary system
(Proteinuria), blood (methemoglobinemia due to insufficient amount of oxygen in
blood). Methemoglobinemia may affect behavior (convulsions, seizures, headache,
dizziness, fatigue,
unconciousness),
respiration (dyspnea), cardiovascular system (blood pressure elevation or
lowering, tachycardia or
bradycardia, abnormal ECG), and may cause cyanosis.
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:
: Cesium Nitrate UNNA:
1451 PG: III
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
available.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations:
New
Jersey: Cesium Nitrate TSCA 8(b) inventory: Cesium Nitrate
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): CLASS C:
Oxidizing material.
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:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Splash
goggles.
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