MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

Chloride ISA 5M NaNO3 (EC-ISA-CL1-BT)

Last updated on 11 June 2003

EUTECH INSTRUMENTS PTE LTD.
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Chloride ISA 5M NaNO3
Manufacturer's Name Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd
Distributed by  Eutech Instruments Pte Ltd
Chemical Name Sodium Nitrate in Water
Chemical Family Salt Solution
IATA Shipping Info Oxidizer
DOT Shipping Info Oxidizer

INGREDIENTS

CAS NO: NE
% of NaNo3 42.5%
% of water 57.5%
OSHA/PEL none
ACGIH/TLV none
LD50(mg/kg) oral-rat of NaNO3 913

PHYSICAL DATA

Appearance & Odor: Liquid, Colorless & Odorless
Physical State: Liquid
Boiling Point: 100.0°C
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): NA
Freezing Point: -4°C
Vapor Density NA
Specific Gravity: 1.1
Solubility Soluble
pH 5.5- 7.5

FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA

Flash Point   Not Flammable
Auto ignition Temperature: NA
Fire Extinguishing Media: Any
Special Fire-fighting procedures: NA
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Nitrate may render other materials more combustible if allowed to dry out upon them

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

Effects of Overexposure Dizziness, nausea, weakness if taken internally
Emergency and First Aid Wash off affected area with water or induce vomiting if ingested
Eyes and Skin Wash off with large amounts of water for 15 minutes
Ingestion/ Inhalation Internal-induce vomiting. Consult physician.

REACTIVITY DATA

Stability: Stable
Condition to avoid: Storing near heat or incompatible chemicals
Incompatibles: Reducing agents, B, BaS, Na acetate, Ti, S, trichloroethylene, charcoal
Hazardous decomposition products: Oxides of nitrogen upon heating to decomposition
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur

SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES

Steps to be taken  Dilute with water, and cover with soda ash, mix and scoop into a beaker of water, neutralize with HCI and wash down drain with excess water
Waste disposal procedure Add to a large container of water, stir in slight excess of soda ash. let stand for 24 hours. neutralize with 6M HCI and wash down drain with excess water. observe all federal, state and local laws.
Ventilation NA
Respiratory protection NA
Eye protection Safety Goggles

STORAGE AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS

Storage requirements Store at room temperature and keep cap tightly sealed to protect product integrity
Other precautions Sodium nitrate is listed in table 172.101 of Title 49 CFR