===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM NITRATE
NIIN:00-241-1207
MSDS Number: BDMMQ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:5B970
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL COMPANY SUB OF RICHARDSON-VICKS INC
Address:995 ZEPHYR AVE
Box:City:HAYWARD
State:CA
ZIP:94544-7917
Country:US
Phone:UNK
CAGE:5B970
Company:MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS:7757-79-1
RTECS #:TT3700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
Effects of Overexposure:CHRONIC EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE ANEMIA, NEPHRITIS
AND METHEMOGLOBINEMIA (SAX,5TH ED)
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING & CALL MD. SKIN: FLUSH W/
WATER. EYES: FLUSH W. H*2O FOR 15 MIN & CALL MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEM, CO*2
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER; CONTACT W/ OTHER
MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & ISOLATE SPILL. DILUTE W/
SUFFICIENT WATER. ADD SODA ASH. MIX & NEUTRALIZE W/ 6M-HCL.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES,SKIN,CLOTHING &
COMBUSTIBLES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP CANS TIGHTLY
CLOSED, IN A COOL PLACE,AWAY FROM HEAT & ORGANICS
Other Precautions:INCOMPATABILITY: LEAD NITRATE;SODIUM
HYDROSULFITE;LEAD PHOSPHITE;TIN;SOLDER;TIN PLATE;STANATES;ORGANIC
MATERIALS;STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS;SODIUM PHOSPHITE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA (MFR)
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL/GENERAL RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APPRVD WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROD DECOMPOSES ABOUT 400C; MELTING PT 337C. CONTAINER: 4 OZ BOTTLE
CRYSTAL.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:D1
Spec Gravity:2.11
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
SODIUM ACETATE & TARTRATES;SODIUM PHOSPHITE;(OTHER PRECAU)
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:MFR RECOMMENDS DISPOSAL @ WASTE TREATMENT PLANT.
DISPOSAL METHOD MUST BE IAW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL CODES.
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of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
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particular situation.
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