J T BAKER INC -- CALCIUM NITRATE, 4-HYDRATE, 1395  -- 6810-00N070752
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CALCIUM NITRATE, 4-HYDRATE, 1395
MSDS Date:01/04/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N070752
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LN
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-8802;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO803
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J T BAKER INC
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:1-800-582-2537
CAGE:DO803
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:CALCIUM (II) NITRATE, TETRAHYDRATE (1:2:4); (CALCIUM
    NITRATE, 4-HYDRATE)   LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 3900 MG/KG
CAS:13477-34-4
RTECS #:EW3000000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENT 1
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITATION OF UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN CONTACT: IRRITATION. EYE CONTACT:
    IRRITATION. SKIN ABSORPTION: NONE IDENTIFIED. INGESTION:
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING. CHRONI C EFFECTS:
    NONE IDENTIFIED. TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG AMTS OF
    WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG,
    GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. PROMPT ACTION
    IS ESSE NTIAL. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH SKIN W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CLTHG
    BEFORE REUSE. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MIN.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    MOVE CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK. USE WATER
    TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CNTNRS COOL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/COMBUSTIBLE
    MATLS, FLAMMABLE MATLS OR POWDERED METALS CAN CAUSE FIRE OR
    EXPLOSION. CAN REACT VIOLENTLY W/SHOCK, FRICTION OR HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL PROT CLTHG. KEEP COMBUSTS (WOOD, PAPER,
    OIL, ETC) AWAY FROM SPILL MATL. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE
    MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & CO VER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL
    AREAW/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY AND AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT EXPOSE TO HEAT. PROD MELTS AT 45C (113F).
    STORE/TRANSPORT AT OR BELOW 30C (86F). CAUSES IRRIT. STRONG
    OXIDIZER. CNTCT W/COMBUST MATLS, FLAMM MATLS OR POWDERED METALS CAN
    CAUSE FIRE/EXPLOS. KEEP  FROM CNTCT W/CLTHG & OTHER (SUDPAT)

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    UNIFORM.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PRECS: COMBUST MATLS. AVOID CNTCT W/EYES, SKIN, CLTHG. AVOID
    BRTHG DUST. USE W/ADEQ VENT.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:113F,45C
Spec Gravity:1.82 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE (>10%)
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS; ODORLESS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ORGANIC MATERIALS,
    AMMONIA.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME, SHOCK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS
    WASTE NUMBER: D001 (IGNITABLE WASTE).

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