**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
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| 10035-06-0 |Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate | 98 | unlisted |
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+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: XI O
Risk Phrases: 36/37/38 8
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Contact with
combustible material may cause fire.Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture
from the air).
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Ingestion of nitrate
containing compounds can lead to methemoglobinemia.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause
methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to
deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, tachycardia,
dyspnea (labored breathing), and death. May cause acute pulmonary
edema, asphyxia, chemical pneumonitis, and upper airway obstruction
caused by edema.
Chronic:
May cause kidney injury. May cause methemoglobinemia, which is
characterized by chocolate-brown colored blood, headache, weakness,
dizziness, breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient
oxygenation of blood), rapid heart rate, unconsciousness and possible
death.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical
aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration
using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
mask.
Notes to Physician:
For methemoglobinemia, administer oxygen alone or with Methylene
Blue depending on the methemoglobin concentration in the blood.
Antidote:
Methylene blue, alone or in combination with oxygen is indicated as
a treatment in nitrite induced methemoglobinemia.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may
cause fire.
Extinguishing Media:
May require flooding with water in order to eliminate hazardous
reactions since the materials generate their own oxygen.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.,) away from spilled
material.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep from contact with clothing and other combustible
materials. Avoid breathing dust. Inform laundry personnel of
contaminant's hazards.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture. Avoid storage
on wood floors.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 10035-06-0:
Russia: (listed as bismuth): 0.5 mg/m3 TWA
CAS# 10361-44-1:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149
approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the
positive pressure mode with emergency escape
provisions.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Crystals
Color: white
Odor: none reported
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 30 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: 2.83 g/cm3
Molecular Formula: Bi(NO3)3.5H2O
Molecular Weight: 485.11
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, dust generation, moisture.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, strong acids, finely powdered metals, organic
materials, combustible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, bismuth oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 10035-06-0: EB2984430
CAS# 10361-44-1: EB2984400
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 10035-06-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3710 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
4042 mg/kg.
CAS# 10361-44-1: Oral, mouse: LD50 = >357 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Bismuth nitrate pentahydrate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Nitric acid, bismuth(3+) salt, anhydrous -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1477
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1477
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN Number: 1477
Packing group: III
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI O
Risk Phrases:
R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 17 Keep away from combustible material.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 10035-06-0: No information available.
CAS# 10361-44-1: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 10361-44-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 10035-06-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 10361-44-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 10035-06-0 is not on the TSCA Inventory because it is a hydrate.
It is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form
is on the inventory (40CFR720.3(u)(2)).
CAS# 10361-44-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
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