ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- STRONTIUM NITRATE, 99+%, A.C.S. REAGENT, 24  -- 6810-00N037314
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STRONTIUM NITRATE, 99+%, A.C.S. REAGENT, 24
MSDS Date:04/13/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N037314
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:STRONTIUM (II) NITRATE (1:2);(STRONTIUM NITRATE)
CAS:10042-76-9
RTECS #:WK9800000
Fraction by Wt: >99%

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA:CNTNG NITRATES, NITRITES & ORGANIC MATLS ARE
    POTNTLY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY IN PRESENCE OF ACIDIC MATLS (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2:& HEAVY METALS. INCOMPATIBLE WITH CYANIDES,
    THIOCYANATES, ISOTHIOCYANATES, HYPOPHOSPHITES.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT):2750 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL AND TOX ICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE
    NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMTS
    OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING
    AND SH OES. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:MOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTF RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING
    DIFFICULT GIVE O*2. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER IF CONSCIOUS.
    CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
    OXIDIZER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL MAY CAUSE
    FIRE. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH DRY LIME OR SODA
    ASH, PICK UP, KEEP IN CLOSED CONTAINER AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
    VENTILATE AREA AND W ASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP
    ISCOMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
    FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, HEAT, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAME. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
    CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. IRRITANT.
    OXIDIZING. CONTACT WITH WATER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:SELF-ACCELERATING RXN. MIXTURES OF METAL NITRATES
    W/ALKYL ESTERS MAY EXPLODE, OWING TO THE FORMATION OF ALKYL
    NITRATES. MIXTURES OF NITRATE W/PHOSPHOROUS, TIN (2) CHLORIDE OR
    OTHER REDU CING AGENTS MAY REACT EXPLOSIVELY. MIXTURES OF METAL
    NITRATES & PHOSPHINATES EXPLODE ON HEATING. MIXTURES (ING 2)

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:1058F,570C
Spec Gravity:2.990
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS AND CHUNKS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, STRONG ACIDS. MIXTURE OF ALUMINUM POWDER, WATER
    & METAL NITRATE MAY EXPLODE DUE TO A (SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:TO A SOLUTION OF THE PRODUCT IN WATER, ADD AN
    EXCESS OF DILUTE SULFURIC ACID. LET STAND OVERNIGHT. REMOVE ANY
    INSOLUBLES AND BURY IN A LANDFILL SITE APPROVED FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE
    DISPOSAL. DISPOSAL MUS T BE I/A/W LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGS .

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