Material Safety Data Sheet
Bismuth Subnitrate
EMS Catalog # 11450
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Bismuth Subnitrate
Catalog Numbers: 11450
Synonyms: Bismuth nitrate basic, Bismuth Oxynitrate
Company Identification:
Electron Microscopy Sciences
1560 Industry Road * P.O. Box 550
Hatfield, PA 19440
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
1304-85-4 Bismuth Subnitrate 100
Hazard Symbols: O
Risk Phrases: 36/38 8
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white powder. Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material
may cause a fire. May cause irritation. May cause kidney damage. May cause
methemoglobinemia. May cause cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin due to deficient
oxygenation of the blood).
Target Organs: liver, kidneys.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause mild eye irritation.
Skin: No information regarding skin irritation and other potential effects was found.
Ingestion: May cause methemoglobinemia, cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin
due to deficient oxygenation of the blood), convulsions, and death. May cause kidney
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Damage.
Inhalation: May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
Chronic: No information found.
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 immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap
and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting, call a physician immediately.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR
ANY BREATHING DIFFICULTY.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically.
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 combustible materials may cause a fire.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use flooding
quantities of water.
Flash Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Oxidizing material. Stop leak. Avoid contact with a
combustible material (wood,paper, oil, clothing..)Keep substance damp
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Using water spray. Do not touch spilled material. Prevent entry into
Sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on
Disposal.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid
contact with skin and eyes. Avoid contact with clothing and other combustible
materials. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations
low.
Exposure Limits: Not available
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Bismuth Subnitrate none listed none listed none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs: Bismuth Subnitrate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this
chemical.
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: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or
European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149
approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Solid (crystalline powder)
Color: white
Appearance: white powder
Odor: odorless
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pH: Acidic to litmus % Volatiles by volume @21C(70F)
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: 4.93
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble in water
Specific Gravity/Density:4.93
Molecular Formula:Bi5O(OH)9(NO3)4
Molecular Weight:1461.9966
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal
storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Combustible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Flammable and combustible materials,
organic substances.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#:
CAS# 1304-85-4: EB2977000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 1304-85-4: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: No data available.
Other Studies: No data available.
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is
classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification
determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must
consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate
classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
Canada
US DOT IATA RID/ADR IMO
TDG
Nitrates,
Inorganic, No
Shipping
n.o.s. information
Name:
available.
(Bismuth
Subnitrate)
5.1:
Hazard Class: Oxidizing
material
UN Number: 1477
Packing Group: PG ll
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 1304-85-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
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Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302 (TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not
contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2
Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the
CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the
CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the
CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 1304-85-4 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
O
Risk Phrases:
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 28 After contact with skin, wash immediately
with...
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 1304-85-4: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 1304-85-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D2B.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
Exposure Limits
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Section 16 - Additional Information
MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997
Revision #2 Date:05/31/07
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been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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