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OFI TESTING EQUIPMENT, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
CALCIUM NITRATE TETRAHYDRATE A.C.S.
Chemical Name:
Calcium Nitrate Crystals
Trade Name:
253-51
OFI Part No.
Ca(NO3)2 4H2O
Formula:
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer:
1006 West 34th Street
Houston, TX 77018 U.S.A.
(713) 880-9885
In Case of Emergency Spills,
In the USA, call INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053 day or night
Leaks, Fire, Exposure or
Outside the USA, call collect, (352) 323-3500
Accident:
SECTION II - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.
CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. HARMFUL IF
SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
Inhalation: Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Symptoms may include coughing, shortness of breath.
Ingestion: Causes irritation to the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea.
Skin: Causes irritation to skin. Symptoms include redness, itching, and pain.
Eye Contact: Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
Chronic Exposure: No Information Found.
Aggravated by Exposure: No Information Found.
SECTION III - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: CHEMICAL NAME
13477-34-4 Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate 100%
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention.
Ingestion: If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately after giving two glasses of water. Never give anything
by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist,
seek medical attention.
Eyes: Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire: Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat of reaction with reducing agents
or combustibles may cause ignition.
Explosion: Can cause explosions in contact with combustible dusts or vapors; occasionally explosive by
shock or friction. Sensitive to mechanical impact.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any Means Suitable for Extinguishing Surrounding Fire.
Special Information: In the Event of Fire, Wear Full Protective Clothing and NIOSH-Approved Self-Contained
Breathing Apparatus with Full Facepiece Operated in the Pressure Demand or Other Positive
Pressure Mode. Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in
Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet
sweeping may be used to avoid dust dispersal. Small amounts of residue may be flushed to
sewer with plenty of water.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical
damage and moisture. Isolate from any source of heat or ignition. Avoid storage on wood floors.
Separate from incompatibles, combustibles, organic or other readily oxidizable materials.
Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues
(dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
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Ventilation System: A system of local and/or general exhaust is recommended to keep employee exposures as low
as possible. Local exhaust ventilation is generally preferred because it can control the emissions
of the contaminant at its source, preventing dispersion of it into the general work area.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None Established.
Personal Respirators: For conditions of use where exposure to dust or mist is apparent and engineering controls are
(NIOSH APPROVED) not feasible, a particulate respirator (NIOSH type N95 or better filters) may be worn. If oil
particles (e.g. lubricants, cutting fluids, glycerine, etc.) are present, use a NIOSH type R or P
filter. For emergencies or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-face
positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air-purifying respirators do not protect
workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection: Wear Protective Gloves and Clean Body-Covering Clothing.
Use Chemical Safety Glasses. Maintain Eye Wash Fountain and Quick-Drench Facilities in Work
Eye Protection:
Area.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
White Crystals, odorless
Appearance / Odor:
Soluble in water
Solubility:
1.86
Specific Gravity:
No information found.
pH:
0
% Volatiles by Vol.:
110 0F
Melting Point:
270 0F
Boiling Point:
No information found.
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): No information found.
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Reactivity: Unstable. Exposure to heat may result in build-up of dangerous pressures. A strong oxidizer,
reacts violently upon contact with many organic substances, particularly textile and paper.
Hazardous Decomposition: Oxides of nitrogen.
Incompatibilities: Combustibles, metals, nitrates, reductants, organics, esters, citric acid, tin chloride.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will Not Occur.
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Carcinogenic References: NTP Carcinogen - Known: No, IARC Category- None
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: The LC50/96-hour values for fish are over 100 mg/l.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and
approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change
the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal
disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name: CALCIUM NITRATE
Hazard Class: 5.1
Identification No.: UN1454; Packing Group: III
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
Chemical Inventory Status 鈥?
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Part 1:
Calcium Nitrate (10124-37-5) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Chemical Inventory Status 鈥? --Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
Part 2:
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Calcium Nitrate (10124-37-5) Yes Yes No Yes
Federal, State & International -SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Regulations 鈥? Part 1: Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Calcium Nitrate (10124-37-5) No No No Nitrate Cmpd
Federal, State & International -RCRA- -TSCA-
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Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
Regulations 鈥? Part 2:
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Calcium Nitrate (10124-37-5) No No No
Chemical Weapons
Convention: No
TSCA 12 (b): No
CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No Reactivity: Yes (Pure / Solid)
2 [T]
Australian Hazchem Code:
None allocated.
Poison Schedule:
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: HEALTH-2, FLAMMABILITY-0, REACTIVITY-3
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be reliable and reflects our best
professional judgment. Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein and assume no responsibility regarding the
suitability of this information for the user鈥檚 intended purpose or for the consequence of its use.
Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for his/her
particular purpose(s).
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