ANACHEMIA CANADA INC -- SODIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-01-225-1458
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:04/25/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-225-1458
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CANADA INC
Address:500 2ND AVE
City:VILL ST-PIERRE
State:QC
Country:CA
Info Phone Num:514-489-5711
Emergency Phone Num:613-996-6666
Preparer's Name:GEORGE LAZANAS
CAGE:36842
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CANADA
Address:255 NORMAN  H8R 1A3
Box:City:VILLE ST. PIERRE (MONTREAL)
State:PQ
Country:CN
Phone:514-489-5711;518-297-4444
CAGE:36842

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRATE
CAS:7631-99-4
RTECS #:WC5600000
Fraction by Wt: 99%+

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RBT):2680 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
    IRRITANT. EYES:CAUSES IRRITATION. SKIN:CAUSES ERUPTIONS. INHAL:MAY
    CAUSE RESPIRATORY INFLAMMATION. INGEST:BURNS IN MOUTH, PHARYNX &
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. ABDOM INAL PAIN. CHRONIC:TOXICITY OF
    SUBSTANCE HAS NOT BEEN FULLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:WASH W/COPIOUS QTYS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL
    MD. SKIN:WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL
    MD. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE APPRVD O2 SUPPLY IF BRTHG
    DFCLT. GIVE A RTF RESP OR CPR IF BRTHG CEASED. CALL MD. INGEST:GIVE
    LG QTY OF WATER TO DILUTE. INDUCE VOMITING. CALL MD. NEVER GIVE
    ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCON PERSON.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
    USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN PRESS DEMAND OR OTHER POS PRESS MODE. COOL CONTAINERS
    W/WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZING MATERIAL. CONTRIBUTES TO
    COMBUSTION OF OTHER MATERIALS. EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN A
    HAZARDOUS RESIDUE. SHOCK & FRICTION SENSITIVE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL:SWEEP UP & PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL SITE AFER PICK-UP. LG:EVACUATE & VENTILATE
    AREA. SWEEP UP & PLACE IN CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER PICK-UP.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE AWAY FROM HEATED
    AREAS, SPARKS & FLAME. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN WELL VENT
    AREA. DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER MATL TO CNTNR.
Other Precautions:OXIDIZER! AVOID RAISING DUST. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO
    NOT STORE NEAR FLAMM SUBSTANCES. DO NOT STORE NEAR ORGANIC
    SUBSTANCES. I/A/ W GOOD STORAGE & HNDLG PRACTICES, DO NOT ALLOW
    SMOKING & FOOD CONSUMPT ION WHILE HNDLG. STORE IN DRY (SUPP DATA

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF LEVELS EXCEED PEL, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    SCBA. AVOID BREATHING DUST.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN AIR BELOW PEL.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR POLYETHYLENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES, (SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:APRON OR CLOTHING TO PROTECT SKIN. MAKE EYE
    BATH & EMERGENCY SHOWER AVAILABLE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH WELL AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PREC:AREA. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. EYE
    PROT:MAY ADD FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMP@380C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:586F,308C
Spec Gravity:2.260
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:81.5 G/100G @15C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE, ODORLESS CRYSTALS.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, PHOSPHITES, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, ACIDS & REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOX

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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