**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | 90 | 231-791-2 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7757-79-1 |Potassium nitrate | 10 | 231-818-8 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Text for R-phrases: see Section 16
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Not available.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin
due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, and death.
Methemoglobinemia is characterized by dizziness, drowsiness,
headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin
due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), rapid heart rate and
chocolate-brown colored blood.
Inhalation:
May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin
due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions,
tachycardia, dyspnea (labored breathing), and death. May cause
respiratory tract irritation. Methemoglobinemia is characterized by
dizziness, drowsiness, headache, shortness of breath, cyanosis
(bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient oxygenation of the
blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown blood.
Chronic:
Chronic ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute
ingestion. Prolonged exposure may cause anemia and
methemoglobinemia, characterized by dizziness, drowsiness, headache,
breath shortness, cyanosis (bluish skin due to deficient oxygenation
of the blood), rapid heart rate and chocolate-brown colored blood.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation.
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:
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep
fire-exposed containers cool. Wear appropriate protective clothing
to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Wear a self-contained
breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent contact with thermal
decomposition products. Dried product residue is a strong oxidizer.
Extinguishing Media:
Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after
fire is out.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as
earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such
as sawdust.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid contact with clothing and other
combustible materials. Avoid breathing spray or mist. Do not allow
to dry on clothing. Drying on clothing or other combustible materials
may cause fire.
Storage:
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container.
**** 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 process enclosure,
local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control
airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7732-18-5:
CAS# 7757-79-1:
Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA
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 protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Clear
Odor: odorless
pH: 4.5-7.0
Vapor Pressure: 14 mm Hg
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 100 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 0 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: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0
Molecular Formula: Mixture
Molecular Weight: 0
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Evaporating to near dryness.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong reducing agents, organic materials, combustible materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 7757-79-1: TT3700000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 7757-79-1: Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 1901 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 =
3750 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 3540 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Potassium nitrate -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special
Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may
vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local
waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before
returning for recycling.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
IMO
Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: NOT REGULATED
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing group:
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
CAS# 7757-79-1: 1
Canada
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7757-79-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7757-79-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7757-79-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
Text for R-phrases from Section 2
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