General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-23
Product name
Caesium Nitrate
Product Synonyms
Nitric acid, cesium salt; Caesium nitrate; Cesium(I) nitrate (1:1)
CAS No.
7789-18-6
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H271, H302, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H271
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid White Odorless Emergency Overview May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H271 - May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer H302 - Harmful if swallowed H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P370 + P380 + P375 - In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Oxidizing. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing solids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity
