=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:POTASSIUM NITRATE
NIIN:00-281-7476
MSDS Number: BDTDB
=== 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 CONSIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING & CALL MD. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/H2O 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 HYPOSULFITE;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: 1 LB 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 (SEE OTHER PRECAUTIONS)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MFR RECOMMENDS DISPOSAL @ WASTE TREATMENT PLANT.
    DISPOSAL METHOD MUST BE IAW FEDERAL,STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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