Material Safety Data Sheet

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1 Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS Update: 02/08/2012 Version: 2.0 Date Printed: SECTION 1 - Chemical Product & Company Identification Product Name 2.0 M Potassium nitrate Product Number HR2-663 Company Hampton Research Street Address 34 Journey City, State, Zip, Country Aliso Viejo, CA , U.S.A. Technical Phone Fax Emergency Phone For CHEMTREC Assistance, call: For International CHEMTREC Assistance, call: SECTION 2 - Composition / Information on Ingredient Substance Name Synonym Formula M r CAS # EC # RTECS Potassium nitrate None KNO TT Merck Beilstein SARA MDL # PubChem Substance ID 14,7648 Yes MFCD SECTION 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW OSHA HAZARDS Oxidizer, Carcinogen, Target Organ Effect TARGET ORGANS Blood, Central nervous system HMIS CLASSIFICATION HEALTH: 1 CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARD: * FLAMMABILITY: 0 PHYSICAL HAZARDS: M Potassium nitrate - HR Page 1 of 7

2 (CONTINUED) SECTION 3 - Hazards Identification NFPA RATING HEALTH HAZARD: 0 FIRE: 0 REACTIVITY HAZARD: 1 SPECIAL HAZARD: OX POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS INHALATION: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. SKIN: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. EYES: May cause eye irritation. INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed. For additional information on toxicity, please refer to SECTION 11. SECTION 4 - First Aid Measures GENERAL ADVICE Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Move out of dangerous area. ORAL EXPOSURE Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. INHALATION EXPOSURE If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, GIVE OXYGEN. DERMAL EXPOSURE Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. EYE EXPOSURE In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. 2.0 M Potassium nitrate - HR Page 2 of 7

3 SECTION 5 - Fire Fighting Measures FLASH POINT IGNITION TEMPERATURE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or alcohol-resistant foam. FIREFIGHTING Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. FURTHER INFORMATION Use water spray to cool unopened containers. SECTION 6 - Accidental Release Measures PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Use personal protective equipment. Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves. Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Do not let product enter drains. METHODS FOR CLEANING UP Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. SECTION 7 - Handling & Storage HANDLING User Exposure - Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Do not breathe dust. - Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. - Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Keep away from combustible material. - Keep away from combustible material. STORAGE Suitable - Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. - Hygroscopic 2.0 M Potassium nitrate - HR Page 3 of 7

4 SECTION 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE ENGINEERING CONTROLS Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Respiratory: Where protection from nuisance levels of dust are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Hand: Handle with protective chemical-resistant gloves. Eye: Chemical safety goggles. Skin and body protection: Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the substance at the work place. GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash thoroughly after handling. SECTION 9 - Physical / Chemical Properties APPEARANCE COLOR: Crystalline FORM: Powder PHYSICAL STATE: Solid PROPERTY VALUE AT TEMPERATURE OR PRESSURE Molecular Weight ph BP / BP Range MP / MP Range 334 C (633 F) Flash Point Ignition Temperature Lower Explosion Limit Upper Explosion Limit Vapor Pressure Density Water Solubility = NOT AVAILABLE SECTION 10 - Stability & Reactivity STABILITY Stable under recommended storage conditions. MATERIAL TO AVOID Strong reducing agents, Powdered metals, Strong acids, Organic materials 2.0 M Potassium nitrate - HR Page 4 of 7

5 (CONTINUED) SECTION 10 - Stability & Reactivity CONDITIONS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - nitrogen oxides (NOx), Potassium oxides. SECTION 11 - Toxicological Information ACUTE TOXICITY IRRITATION AND CORROSION SENSATION LD50 Oral - rat - 3,750 mg/kg CHRONIC EXPOSURE IARC: Group 2A - The agent (mixture) is probably carcinogenic to humans. (Potassium nitrate) ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH. NTP: OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA Reproductive toxicity - rat - Oral Effects on Fertility: Other measures of fertility Reproductive toxicity - rat - Oral Effects on Newborn: Behavioral Reproductive toxicity - rabbit - Oral Effects on Fertility: Abortion Reproductive toxicity - guinea pig - Oral Effects on Newborn: Stillbirth. Reproductive toxicity - guinea pig - Oral Effects on Fertility: Female fertility index (e.g., # females pregnant per # sperm positive females; # females pregnant per # females mated ). Effects on Embryo or Fetus: Other effects to embryo. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes cyanosis. Onset may be delayed 2 to 4 hours or longer. POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS INHALATION: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. SKIN: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. EYES: May cause eye irritation. INGESTION: May be harmful if swallowed. TARGET ORGANS: Blood, Central nervous system. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RTECS: TT M Potassium nitrate - HR Page 5 of 7

6 SECTION 12 - Ecological Information ELIMINATION INFORMATION (PERSISTENCE AND DEGRADABILITY) ECOTOXICITY EFFECTS Toxicity to fish LC50 - Gambusia affinis (Mosquito fish) mg/l - 96 h Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates - EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) mg/l - 72 h FURTHER INFORMATION ON ECOLOGY SECTION 13 - Disposal Considerations APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an after burner and a scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. CONTAMINATED PACKAGING Dispose of as unused product. SECTION 14 - Transportation Information DOT (US) UN-Number: 1486 Class: 5.1 Packing group: III Proper shipping name: Potassium nitrate Marine pollutant: No Poison Inhalation Hazard: No IMDG UN-Number: 1486 Class: 5.1 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-Q Proper shipping name: POTASSIUM NITRATE Marine pollutant: No IATA UN-Number: 1486 Class: 5.1 Packing group: III Proper shipping name: Potassium nitrate 2.0 M Potassium nitrate - HR Page 6 of 7

7 SECTION 15 - Regulatory Information OSHA HAZARDS Oxidizer, Carcinogen, Target Organ Effect DSL STATUS All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list. SARA 302 COMPONENTS SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302. SARA (313) COMPONENTS CAS Number Revision Date SARA (311/312) HAZARDS Reactivity Hazard, Chronic Health Hazard MASSACHUSETTS RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS CAS Number Revision Date PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS CAS Number Revision Date NEW JERSEY RIGHT TO KNOW COMPONENTS CAS Number Revision Date CALIFORNIA PROP. 65 COMPONENTS This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm. SECTION 16 - Other Information DISCLAIMER For R&D use only. Not for drug, household, or other use. WARRANTY The above information is believed to be correct but does no purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of this product. Hampton Research Corp., shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only Hampton Research Corp. 2.0 M Potassium nitrate - HR Page 7 of 7