HUMMEL CHEMICAL COMPANY,INC. -- POTASSIUM NITRATE -- 6810-00-664-0508
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:POTASSIUM NITRATE MSDS Date:05/15/1990 FSC:6810 NIIN:00-664-0508 === Responsible Party === Company Name:HUMMEL CHEMICAL COMPANY,INC. Address:10 HARMICH RD Box:250 City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD State:NJ ZIP:07080 Country:US Emergency Phone Num:201-754-1800/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC) CAGE:60728 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:HUMMEL CROTON INC Address:10 HARMICH ROAD Box:City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD State:NJ ZIP:07080 Country:US Phone:908-754-1800 CAGE:60728 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:POTASSIUM NITRATE CAS:7757-79-1 RTECS #:TT3700000 Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RABBIT) 1166 MG/KG Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- NUISANCE DUST MAY IRRITATE EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC- NONE KNOWN. Effects of Overexposure:MILD IRRITANT TO EYES, SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANE. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP & WATER. EYE: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. INHALED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. ORAL: CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE Extinguishing Media:WATER Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SPONTANEOUS REACTION MAY OCCUR WITH EASILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIAL. INCREASES FLAMMABILITY OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:RECOVER DRY IF POSSIBLE, DISPOSE OF IN APPROPRIATE MANNER. IMMEDIATELY REMOVE & DISPOSE OF ANY SPILLED NITRATE. ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN DRY, VENTILATED AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES AND REDUCING AGENTS. Other Precautions:IN FIRE CONDITIONS WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST AND FUMES IS APPARENT, A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR DUST MISTS AND FUMES APPROPRIATE TO THE CONCENTRATION MAY BE WORN. WHERE VAPORS ARE GENERATED, A NIOSH APPR OVED ORGANIC RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN LEVEL BELOW TLV. Protective Gloves:GEN. PURPOSE Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES Other Protective Equipment:FULL COVER WORK CLOTHES, EYEWASH STATION, EMERGENCY SHOWER Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT BREATHE DUSTS OR VAPORS. Supplemental Safety and Health FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE P/N A UNDER THE SAME NSN. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== HCC:D1 Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:639F,337C Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:752F,400C Spec Gravity:2.11 Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTAL OR POWDER; ODORLESS ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAME AND HEAT Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASEOUS OF OXIDES OF NITROGEN. ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL QUANTITIES MAY BE FLUSHED TO SEWER WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.