General Information
Revision date
2011-09-06
Product name
Sodium Nitrate, GR
Product Synonyms
Soda Niter
CAS No.
7631-99-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview : DANGER! OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. May cause methemoglobinemia, reducing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood. Keep away from combustible material. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Solid. [Powder. Granular solid. Deliquescent crystals.]
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Skin : Irritating to skin. Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : None known. See toxicological information (section 11)
