SANLO PRODUCTS CO -- SODIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-01-174-1823
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-174-1823
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SANLO PRODUCTS CO
Address:100 MANHATTAN AVENUE, SUITE 103
City:UNION CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07087
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-348-1684
Emergency Phone Num:201-348-1684
CAGE:0K5U0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SANLO PRODUCTS CO
Address:100 ,MANHATTAN AVE SUITE 103
City:UNION CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07087
Country:US
Phone:201-348-1684/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0K5U0

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRATE
CAS:7631-99-4
RTECS #:WC5600000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATION OF SKIN AND/OR MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES.INGESTION OF LARGE MAOUNTS CAUSES VOILENT
    GASTROENTERITIS, CHROMIC: ANEMIA, METHEMOGLOBINEMIA, NEPHRITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS, VOMITING,
    HEADACHE, MENTAL IMPAIRMENT, CYANOSIS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. WASH WITH SOAP &
    WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING AS NEEDED.
    INGESTED:IMMEDIA TELY GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER AND
    INDUCE VOMITING. (NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.)  GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL CARE. IF ANY IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS SEVERE, SEE A
    DOCTOR.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP W/
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POS PRESS MODE. MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE
    AREA IF CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE H2O TO (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER
    MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY WITH SHOCK, FRICTION
    OR HEAT. TOXIC GASES PRODUCED OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES,BOOTS, WEAR GOGGLES,
    COVERALLS. WEAAR NIOSHMSHA APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR. SWEEP OR
    SHOVEL UP SPILLED MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REDUCING AGENTS AND
    LIQUIDS OF LOW FLASH POINTS. STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE COOL, DRY, WELL
    VENTILATED AND FIRE PROOF.
Other Precautions:WOOD AND EMPTY PAPER BAGS USED TO HOLD THIS PRODUCT
    SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS BELOW PEL/TLV OF NUISANCE DUST.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBERS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:COVERRALLS AND IMPERVIOUS BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
    UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:583F,306C
Spec Gravity:POWDER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PRILLS (PELLETS).
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0.0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SHOCK, FRICTION, HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. SANITARY
    LANDFILL.

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