J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- POTASSIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-00-234-8386
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-8386
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS:7757-79-1
RTECS #:TT3700000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:CHRONIC EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE ANEMIA, NEPHRITIS
    AND METHEMOGLOBINEMIA (SAX,5TH ED)

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS,INDUCE VOMITING & CALL MD. SKIN: FLUSH W/
    WATER. EYES: FLUSH W/ H*2O FOR 15 MIN & CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIP . MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/O RISK. USE
    WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/OTHER MATL MAY
    CAUSE FIRE. WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT, CLOSED CONTAINERS MAY EXPLODE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & ISOLATE SPILL. DILUTE W/
    SUFFICIENT WATER. ADD SODA ASH MIX & NEUTRALIZE W/ 6M-HCL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/EYES,SKIN,CLOTHING &
    COMBUSTIBLES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP CANS TIGHTLY
    CLOSED,IN A COOL PLACE,AWAY FROM HEAT & ORGANICS.
Other Precautions:INCOMPATABILITY: LEAD NITRATE;SODIUM HYPOSULFITE;LEAD
    PHOSPHITE;TIN;SOLDER;TIN PLATE;STANATES;ORGANIC MATERIALS;STRONG
    OXIDIZING AGENTS;SODIUM PHOSPHITE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA (MFR)
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL/GENERAL RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY CLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:APPRVD WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PROD DECOMPOSES ABOUT 400C; MELTING PT 337C. CONTAINER: 4 OZ BOTTLE;
    CRYSTAL.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:633F,334C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:N/K 
Vapor Density:3.0
Spec Gravity:2.11
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER, ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0.0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANIC MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:MFR RECOMMENDS DISPOSAL @ WASTE TREATMENT PLANT.
    DISPOSAL METHOD MUST BE IAW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL CODES.

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