SODIUM NITRATE | ICSC: 0185 (October 2001) |
Chile saltpeter |
CAS #: 7631-99-4 |
UN #: 1498 |
EC Number: 231-554-3 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with reducing agents. | NO contact with combustible substances or reducing agents. | In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. |
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Cough. Sore throat. | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. | First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Abdominal pain. Blue lips, fingernails and skin. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Confusion. Nausea. Unconsciousness. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. | Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Sweep spilled substance into plastic or glass containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from combustible substances and reducing agents. Dry. | |
PACKAGING | |
SODIUM NITRATE | ICSC: 0185 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: NaNO3 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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NOTES |
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Rinse contaminated clothing with plenty of water because of fire hazard. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Sodium nitrate (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 38a) SODIUM NITRATE (JECFA Evaluation)