CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO -- 85-2208, CALCIUM NITRATE -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:85-2208, CALCIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:09/05/2000
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-00-P-0004
CAGE:59896
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-00-P-0006
CAGE:59896
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-00-P-4944
CAGE:59896
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-01-P-0318
CAGE:59896
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-98-A-0118-0125
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:CALCIUM NITRATE
CAS:13477-34-4
RTECS #:EW3000000
= Wt:100.
OSHA PEL:NONE ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV:NONE ESTABLISHED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50	(RAT) = 3900 MG/KG.
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: NO INFORMATION
    AVAILABLE. POTENTAIL HEALTH EFFECTS: EYES: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
    SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
    DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRIT ATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT 15 MINUTES, RAISING UPPER AND
    LOWER EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION, IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. SKIN:
    WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING.  LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION, IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER
    AND INDUCE VOMITING, AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. CALL
    PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONT ROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
    TO	UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF BREATHING H AS STOPPED. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE TO EXTINGUISH SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. IN CONTACT WITH EASILY
    OXIDIZABLE SUBSTANCE IT MAY REACT RAPIDLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE IGNITION,
    VIOLENT COMBUSTION, OR EXPLOSION.  INCREASES THE FLAMMABILITY OF
    ANY COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCE.	SHOCK, OR MIXTURE WITH REDUCERS CAN
    CAUSE EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
    SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. AVOID CREATING DUST. SWEEP
    OR SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    AREA. STORE AWAY FROM REDUCING AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. DO NOT
    GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
    HANDLING.
Other Precautions:NFPA RATING: HEALTH=2, FIRE=0, REACTIVITY=0.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. NIOSH APPROVED EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE WORN IF
    PELS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL TYPE IS ACCEPTABLE. LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
    ALL TIMES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH STATION, AND SAFETY
    SHOWERS.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT NAME: CALCIUM NITRATE. PRODUCT CODE(S): 85-2180; 85-2208;
    85-2210; 84-0910,; 84-0910; 85-0160; 85-0164. SIZE : VARIOUS.
    CHEMICAL NAME: CALCIUM NITRATE. CAS NUMBER: 13477-34-4. FORMULA:
    CA(NO3) 2*4H2O. SYNONYMS: NITRIC ACID, CALCIUM SALT, TETRAHYDRATE;
    CALCIUM (II) NITRATE TETRAHYDRATE (1:2:4).

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

HCC:D1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=45.C, 113.F
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:2.36
Evaporation Rate & Reference:N/A (H20=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CUBIC, COLORLESS, HYGROSCOPIC, ODORLESS, CRYSTALS.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEG AS SOLID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME HEAT, SHOCK, CONTACT WITH REDUCING
    MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN COMPOUNDS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: ORL-RAT LD50: 3900 MG/KG.
    EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ACUTE: . CHRONIC: NO CHRONIC EFFECTS DATA
    FOUND.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: D001.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE. EPA WASTE NUMBER: D001

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DESCRIPTION: CALCIUM NITRATE, 5.1, UN1454, III.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
    REPORTING: ACUTE, FIRE. SARA EHS SEC. 302 TPQ: NO. SARA SEC. 313
    CHEMICALS: NO. CERCLA SEC. 103 RQ LBS: NO.
Federal Regulatory Information:RCRA SEC.: NO. EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA
    INVENTORY.

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