NOAH TECHNOLOGIES CORP -- SODIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-01-372-7406
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:07/26/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-372-7406
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NOAH TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Address:7001 FAIRGROUNDS PKY
City:SAN ANTONIO
State:TX
ZIP:78238
Country:US
Info Phone Num:512-680-9000
Emergency Phone Num:512-680-9000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:61665
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NOAH TECHNOLOGIES CORP
Address:1NOAH PARK
Box:City:SAN ANTONIO
State:TX
ZIP:78249
Country:US
Phone:210-691-2000
CAGE:61665

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRATE
CAS:7631-99-4
RTECS #:WC5600000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 2680MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**MAY CAUSE CYANOSIS** EYES:MAY CAUSE
    MODERATE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY CAUSE MODERATE
    IRRITATION.INGEST:MODERATELY TOXIC.MAY CAUSE GI TRACT
    IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:SODIUM NITRATE MAY BE TUMORIGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN
    OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRAT ION IF NEEDED.INGEST:GET PROMPT QUALIFIED
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:**OXIDIZER** MAY EXPLODE OVER 1000F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP OR SCOOP;DO NOT CREATE DUST;PLACE IN AN
    APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE.KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.AVOID BREATHING DUST.AVOID
    SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR
    DUST,FUME/MIST.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:DUST-PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BOOTS AND COVERALLS.PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH
    STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:EXECISE GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES.WASH HANDS
    AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:716F,380C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:585F,307C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:716F,380C
Spec Gravity:2.261
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW/WHITE SOLID.ODOR NOT REPORTED.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATLS(WOOD,PAPER),CYANIDES,REDUCING AGENTS,BITUMEN,CA-SI
    ALLOYS,ACETIC ANHYDRIDE,BARIUM THIOCYANATE,METAL PWDRS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO,NA*2O.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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