General Information
Revision date
2021-04-15
Product name
CALCIUM NITRATE
Product Synonyms
Norwegian Saltpeter; Ikon calcium nitrate crystalline
Chemical name
calcium nitrate
CAS No.
13477-34-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Used in explosives, fertilisers, matches, pyrotechnics; manufacture of incandescent mantles, radio tubes, other nitrates; corrosion inhibitor in
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ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H319, H335, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 0 0 = Minimum Body Contact 2 1 = Low Reactivity 2 2 = Moderate 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Oxidizing Solids Category 3, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3, Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment Acute Hazard Category 3 Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
2.2 Label elements
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Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets to extinguish. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
