CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC. -- POTASSIUM NITRATE,ACS  -- 6810-00-281-7476
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:POTASSIUM NITRATE,ACS
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-7476
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY,INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

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

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

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

Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:COUGHING,SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
    SKIN:-REDNESS EYES:-REDNESS,PAIN.INGESTION:ABDOMINAL SPASM

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

First Aid:INHALATION:KEEP PATIENT IN FRESH AIR.CALL A DOCTOR.SKIN:WASH
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER  EYES:WASH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.CALL A DOCTOR.
    INGESTION:RINSE MOUTH,GIVE PLENTY OF WATER TO DRINK,INDUCE
    VOMITING,AND  CALL A DOCTOR.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NONE
Upper Limits:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:AN APPROVED SCBA SHOULD BE WORN
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN SHOCKED OR
    HEATED IN CONTACT WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS OR REDUCERS

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLED SUBSTANCE AND REMOVE TO SAFE
    PLACE,WASH AWAY REMAINDER WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:SEPARATE FROM COMBUSTIBLE, ORGANIC OR
    OTHER READILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYE EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NO SPECIAL REQMNTS UNDER ORDINARY
    CONDITIONS/ADEQUATE VENT.
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:AS REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS IS UNDATED

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

HCC:D1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=333.9C, 633.F
Vapor Pres:NEG
Vapor Density:3.5
Spec Gravity:2.11
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT WHITE CRYSTALS-ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NEGL

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG REDUCERS,ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY THE MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION OR BURNING MAY
    PRODUCE NO*X

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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