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CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Strontium Acetate
CAS#:
543-94-2 (anhydrous); 14692-29-6 (hemihydrate)
Synonym:
Strontium Acetate
hemihydrate; Strontium diacetate hemihydrate
Chemical
Name: Acetic acid,
strontium salt hemihydrate
Chemical
Formula: Sr(CH3COO)2.1/2H2O
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Strontium
Acetate
543-94-2
100(anhydrous);
14692-29-6
(hemihydrate)
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Not
applicable.
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects: Slightly
hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of
ingestion, of inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to
aggravate medical condition.
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 if irritation occurs.
Skin
Contact:Wash with soap and
water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if
irritation develops. Cold water may be used.
Serious
Skin Contact: Not
available.
Inhalation:If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
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, tie, belt or waistband.
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: These
products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Some metallic oxides.
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Slightly
flammable to flammable in presence 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:
SMALL
FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not
use water jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: As
with most organic solids, fire is possible at elevated temperatures
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. Finish
cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according
to local and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill:Use a shovel to put
the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the
sanitary system.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment
containing material. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from incompatibles such as
oxidizing agents.
Storage:
Keep container tightly
closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
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: Safety
glasses. 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:
Odorless to slight vinegar odor.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 214.72 g/mole
Color:
White.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: Not available.
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: Density: 2.099
(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. Soluble in 2.5 parts water. Solubility in water: 369 g/l @ 20
deg. C. Slightly soluble in alcohol.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not
available.
Conditions
of Instability: Excess
heat, incompatible materials
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive
with oxidizing agents.
Corrosivity:
Not available.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity:
Loses
water at 150 deg. C. On ignition, it is converted into SrCrO3.
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: Not
available.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly
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: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. Eyes: May cause eye
irritation. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Ingestion: It
has a low order of toxicity. It may cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with
vomiting, cholic, diarrhea. High doses may cause also changes in blood clotting
factors, adrenal function, and liver function.
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: Not a DOT
controlled material
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: No
products were found.
Other
Regulations: EINECS: This
product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled
under WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL
(EEC):
This
product is not classified according to the EU regulations. Not applicable.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 1
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
1
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Safety glasses.
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