CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO -- 85-2180 CALCIUM NITRATE -- 6810-00-241-1128 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:85-2180 CALCIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:05/13/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1128
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150/910-584-0381(OUT SIDE)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM NITRATE TETRAHYDRATE
CAS:13477-34-4
RTECS #:EW3000000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORL-RAT LD50:3900MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRIT TO SKIN/EYES/MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES.DELIQUESCENT.EYE:MAY CAUSE IRRIT.SKIN:MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT.INHAL:MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.CHRONIC:NO CHRONIC EFF ECTS DATA FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY
    IARC/NTP/OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRIT SKIN/EYES/MUCOUS MEMBRANES/GI TRACT/RESP
    TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE. TARGET
    ORGANS:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS,RAISE/LOWER EYELIDS
    OCCASIONALLY.IRRIT PERSISTS GET MED ATTN.SKIN:THOROUGHLY WASH EXPO
    AREA FOR @LEAST 15MINS.REMOVE CONTAM CLOTH.IRRIT PERSISTS GET MED
    ATTN.INGEST :IF CONSC GIVE PLENTY OF WATER,INDUCE VOMIT IMMED AS
    DIRECTED BY MED PERSONNEL.IMMED CALL DR/POIS CNTRL CNTR.UNCONSC
    NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.BREATH DIFFI
    GIVE OXY;(SUPP)

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

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NO INF
Lower Limits:NO INFO AVAI
Upper Limits:NO INFO AVAI
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE EQPMT
    & NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT/SHOCK OR CONTACT W/OTHER MATERIALS
    MAY CAUSE FIRE/EXPLO.DELIQUESCENT.STRONG OXIDIZER;IN CONTACT
    W/EASILY OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCES IT MAY RX RAPIDLY(SUPPLEMEN)

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL.CLEANUP PERSONNEL
    SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQPMT.AVOID CREATING DUST.SWEEP OR
    SCOOP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA.STORE AWAY FROM REDUCING & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.DO NOT GET IN
    EYE/SKIN/CLOTH.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST.DO NOT GET ON EYES/SKIN/CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE
    W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.NIOSH APPROVED EQPMT SHOLD BE WORN IF PELS
    ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL
    EXHAUST:PREFERRED.MECHANICAL(GEN):ACCEPTABLE.SPECIAL/OTHER:NO.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE,PVC OR EQUIVALENT
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEM SAF GOGGLES @ALL TIMES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT,EYE WASH,SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
1STAID:STOP BREATH GIVE ART RESP.KEEP PERSON WARM/QUIET.GET MED ATTN.
    FIRE/EXPLO:ENOUGH TO CAUSE IGNITION,VIOLENT COMBUSTION/EXPLO.INCR
    FLAMM OF ANY COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCE.SHOCK/MIXTURE W/REDUCERS CAN 
    CAUSE EXPLO.

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NO INFO AVA
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:113F,45C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Vapor Density:NO INFO
Spec Gravity:2.36
pH:NP
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CUBIC,COLORLESS,HYGROSCOPIC,ODORLESS,CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGLIG
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT,SHOCK,CONTACT W/REDUCING
    MATERIALS.KEEP AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN COMPOUNDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE#:D001.DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.ALWAYS CONTACT
    PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER(TSD)TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.NO
    SARA/CERCLA/RCRA CHEMS.

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