Material
Safety
Hi-Yield(R) Nitrate of Soda
Data
Sheet
SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Name: Voluntary Purchasing Groups, Inc. Box 460, Bonham, TX 75418
Emergency Telephone: (903) 583-5501 or (800) 424-9300 (Chemtrec)
For Additional Information Contact: Product Manager or Date Prepared: 01/23/00
Chemtrec
Common Name (Used on Label): Chemical Family: Inorganic salt
Hi-Yield(R) Nitrate of Soda
Chemical Name: Sodium Nitrate Formula: NaNO3
Trade Name & Synonyms: Hi-Yield(R) Nitrate of Soda
SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENT CAS NUMBER % (TYPICAL) TLV (UNITS) PEL (UNITS)
Sodium Nitrate 7631-99-4 100 Not established Not established
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value recommended by the American conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists.
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
BOILING POINT (掳F) SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg)
380 degrees C (decomposes) 2.26 Does not apply
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1) EVAPORATION RATE (ethyl ether=1)
Not determined Not determined Not determined
SOLUBILITY IN WATER REACTIVITY IN WATER
Appreciable Will not evolve flammable or toxic gases
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
White Prills (pellets)
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
FLASH POINT (掳F) FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR (% by volume)
Does not apply Lower: Not determined Upper: Not determined
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE
Dry chemical, CO2, water spray, or foam Not determined
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
Product is an oxidizer. Oxidizers decompose, especially when heated, to yield oxygen which increases the burning
rate of combustible matter. Contact with easily oxidizable, organic, or other combustible materials may result in
ignition, violent combustion, or explosion.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
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Remove containers from fire, if possible without risk. Cool containers exposed to flames with water. Utilized self-
contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Yields toxic gases when heated.
SECTION 5 - HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIMARY ROUTES OF EXPOSURE AND TARGET ORGANS
Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
(1) ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE
Exposure may result in irritation of the skin and/or mucous membranes. Ingestion of large amounts causes violent
gastroenteritis. Symptoms of exposure include dizziness, abdominal cramps, vomiting, headache, mental
impairment, cyanosis.
(2) CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE
Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause anemia, methemoglobinemia, weakness, general depression, headache,
mental impairment, and nephritis. A constant oral intake of nitrate containing foods or water could lead to formation of
carcinogen N-Nitroso compounds.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE
Disorders of the respiratory system, and skin
CHEMICAL/COMPONENT LISTED AS CARCINOGEN OR POTENTIAL CARCINOGEN
None
NTP IARC OSHA
YES NO YES NO YES NO
OTHER EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV (nuisance dusts)=10 mg/m3; PEL (nuisance dusts)=15 mg/m3
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. EYE OR SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Call a physician. Flush skin with water. INGESTION: Induce vomiting immediately by giving two
glasses of water and sticking finger down throat. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a
physician.
SECTION 6 - REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Unstable Stable Does not apply
INCOMPATIBILITY (Materials to Avoid)
Reducing agents, flammable or combustible materials, and other agents. Do not mix or contaminate with other
agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Thermal decomposition may yield oxides of nitrogen and sodium oxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CONDITIONS TO AVOID
May Occur Will Not occur Does not apply
SECTION 7 - SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS LEAKED OR SPILLED
Sweep-up or shovel material into a clean, labeled container and seal. Comply with all applicable governmental
regulations concerning spill reporting, handling, and disposal of waste.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations
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SECTION 8 - PERSONAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory devices to protect against dusts.
VENTILATION
General or local exhaust to maintain employee exposure below the TLV/PEL.
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
Impervious material to prevent skin contact.
EYE PROTECTION
Splash-proof or dust-resistant safety goggles to prevent eye contact with this substance. Contact lenses should not
be worn.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT
When necessary utilize impervious clothing and other equipment to prevent skin contact with this substance.
SECTION 9 - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING & STORING
Store away from reducing agents and liquids of low flashpoints. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area away from
ignition sources. Empty containers used to hold this product should be removed from the premises.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
May ignite other combustible materials (wood, paper, oil, etc.). Reaction with fuels may be violent. Run-off of sewer
may create fire or explosion hazard.
SECTION 10 - OTHER INFORMATION
The information contained within was obtained from authoritative sources and is believed to be accurate
for the manner in which the product is intended to be used. Other uses could result in ramifications which
are not included within this document.
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