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1 Identification of substance:
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Product
details:
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Product name:
Potassium nitrate
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Stock number:
161174
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Manufacturer/Supplier:
NILE CHEMICALS
Tel: 91 22 56313162
Fax: 91 22 23454828
Web Site: www.nilechemicals.com
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2 Composition/Data on components:
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Chemical
characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Potassium nitrate (CAS# 7757-79-1), 100%
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Identification
number(s):
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EINECS Number:
231-818-8
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3 Hazards identification
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Hazard
description:
Xn Harmful
O Oxidizing
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Information
pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
R 62 Possible risk of impaired fertility
R 63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
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Classification
system
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HMIS ratings
(scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 0
Reactivity = 1
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4 First aid measures
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After
inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
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After skin
contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
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After eye
contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
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After
swallowing
Seek immediate medical advice.
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5 Fire fighting measures
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Suitable
extinguishing agents
Product is not flammable. Use fire fighting measures that suit the
surrounding fire.
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Special hazards
caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing
agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Metal oxide
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Protective
equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
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6 Accidental release measures
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Person-related
safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
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Measures for
environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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Measures for
cleaning/collecting:
Pick up mechanically.
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Additional
information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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7 Handling and storage
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Handling
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Information for
safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
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Information
about protection against explosions and fires:
Substance/product can reduce the ignition temperature of flammable
substances.
This substance is an oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing
agents or combustibles may cause ignition.
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Storage
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Requirements to
be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
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Information
about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from flammable substances.
Store away from reducing agents.
Do not store together with acids.
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Further
information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
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Additional
information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Not required.
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Additional
information:
No data
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Personal
protective equipment
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General
protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
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Breathing
equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
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Protection of
hands:
Impervious gloves
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Eye protection:
Safety glasses
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Body
protection:
Protective work clothing.
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
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General
Information
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Form:
Crystalline powder
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Color:
White
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Odor:
Odorless
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Value/Range Unit Method
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Change in
condition
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Melting
point/Melting range:
334 ° C
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Boiling
point/Boiling range:
400 ° C (dec)
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Sublimation
temperature / start:
Not determined
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Flash point:
Not applicable
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Flammability
(solid, gaseous)
Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
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Ignition
temperature:
Not determined
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Decomposition
temperature:
Not determined
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Danger of
explosion:
Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
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Explosion
limits:
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Lower:
Not determined
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Upper:
Not determined
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Vapor pressure:
Not determined
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Density:
at 20 ° C 2.109 g/cm³
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Solubility in /
Miscibility with
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Water:
at 100 ° C 2470 g/l
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10 Stability and reactivity
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Thermal
decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
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Materials to be
avoided:
Reducing agents, easily oxidized materials
Acids
Metal powders
Organic materials
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Dangerous
reactions
Reacts with reducing agents
Reacts with flammable substances
Reacts with powdered metals
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Dangerous
products of decomposition:
Nitrogen oxides
Metal oxide fume
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11 Toxicological information
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Acute toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral: LD50: 3750 mg/kg (rat)
LD50: 1901 mg/kg (rbt)
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Primary
irritant effect:
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on the skin:
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
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on the eye:
Irritating effect.
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Sensitization:
No sensitizing effects known.
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Other
information (about experimental toxicology):
Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with bacteria.
Reproductive effects have been observed on tests with laboratory
animals.
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Subacute to
chronic toxicity:
Small doses of nitrates may cause weakness, general depression, headache
and mental impairment. Larger doses may cause dizziness, abdominal
cramps, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, convulsions and collapse.
Chronic exposure to potassium nitrate can cause anemia, nephritis and
methemoglobinemia. Causes mutagenic and reproductive effects.
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Additional
toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
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12 Ecological information:
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General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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13 Disposal considerations
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Product:
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Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
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Uncleaned
packagings:
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Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
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DOT
regulations:
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Hazard class:
5.1
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Identification
number:
UN1486
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Packing group:
III
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Proper shipping
name (technical name):
Potassium nitrate
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Land transport
ADR/RID (cross-border)
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ADR/RID class:
5.1 Oxidizing substances
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Item:
22c
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Danger code (Kemler):
50
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UN-Number:
1486
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Description of
goods:
Potassium nitrate
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Maritime
transport IMDG:
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IMDG Class:
5.1
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UN Number:
1486
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Packaging
group:
III
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Proper shipping
name:
Potassium nitrate
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Air transport
ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
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ICAO/IATA
Class:
5.1
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UN/ID Number:
1486
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Packaging
group:
III
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Proper shipping
name:
Potassium nitrate
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15 Regulations
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Product related
hazard informations:
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Hazard symbols:
Xn Harmful O Oxidizing
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Risk phrases:
8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
62 Possible risk of impaired fertility
63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child
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Safety phrases:
17 Keep away from combustible material.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous
waste.
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National
regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
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Information
about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
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16 Other information:
Employers
should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of
this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of
employees. . |