General Information
Revision date
2016-08-15
Product name
CALCIUM NITRATE TETRAHYDRATE
Product name
CALCIUM NITRATE TETRAHYDRATE
Identification on the label/Trade name
CALCIUM NITRATE
Product Synonyms
Ca-N2-O6.4H2O; Ca(NO3)2; nitric acid, calcium salt; nitric acid, calcium (II) salt; calcium (II) nitrate; calcium saltpeter; nitrocalcite; lime nitrate; Norwegian Saltpeter; Ikon calcium nitrate crystalline
Chemical name
calcium nitrate
CAS No.
13477-34-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
in waste water pre-conditioning for odour emission prevention; in set accelerating concrete admixtures
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771
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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 2 = Moderate Reactivity 2 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule Not Applicable [1] Oxidizing Solid Category 3, Acute Aquatic Hazard Category 3, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation), Eye Irritation Category 2A Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from Regulation (EU) No 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
WARNING
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/organic material/combustible materials. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets for extinction. 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 or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 in accordance with local regulations.
