General Information
Revision date
2012-03-01
Product name
SODIUM NITRATE
CAS No.
7631-99-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial use in formulation of preparations, intermediate use and end-use in industrial settings Industrial end-use as energy storage salt Non Recommended Uses Food additive; reagent in waste water treatment, preparation of fertilizers mixtures, fertilizer end-use
supplier name
SQM North America
Emergency telephone
(800) 424 9300
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GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910. 1200 ) Emergency Overview Crystals/Prills, white, odorless WARNING Oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials will not cause spontaneous ignition, however, sodium nitrate will enhance an existing fire. Causes eye irritation. May cause skin irritation.
Physical hazards
1 Special Oxidizer
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye contact, skin contact, inhalation In case of inhalation Irritation to respiratory tract In case of skin contact May cause redness or irritation In case of eye contact May cause redness or irritation In case of ingestion Ingestion of large amounts may cause: Gastrointestinal disturbances
