CHILEAN NITRATE CORP -- SODIUM NITRATE  -- 6810-00-174-1823
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NITRATE
MSDS Date:05/30/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-174-1823
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHILEAN NITRATE CORP
Address:109 E. MAIN ST SUITE 601
City:NORFOLK
State:VA
ZIP:23510
Country:US
Info Phone Num:804-640-7270
Emergency Phone Num:804-640-7270
CAGE:0EPP6
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHILEAN NITRATE CORP
Address:150 BOUSH STREET, SUITE 701
Box:City:NORFOLK
State:VA
ZIP:23510
Country:US
Phone:757-640-7270
CAGE:0EPP6
Company Name:SANLO PRODUCTS CO
Address:100 ,MANHATTAN AVE SUITE 103
City:UNION CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07087
Country:US
Phone:201-348-1684/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:0K5U0

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRATE
CAS:7631-99-4
RTECS #:WC5600000
Fraction by Wt: >98.0%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LD50 IS 4,300 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:IRRITATION OF SKIN AND/OR MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES. INGESTION OF LARGE AMOUNTS CAUSES VIOLENT
    GASTROENTERITIS. CHRONIC:ANEMIA, METHEMOGLOBINEMIA,NEPHRITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:A CONSTANT INTAKE OF NITRATE CVONTAINING
    FOOD OR WATER MAY LEAD TO FORMATION OF CARCINOGENIC N-NITROSO
    COMPOUNDS.
Effects of Overexposure:DIZZINESS, ABDOMINAL CRAMPS, VOMITING,
    HEADACHE, MENTAL IMPAIRMENT, CYANOSIS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY
    SUPPLIER.

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

First Aid:SKIN AND EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR ABOUT 15-20
    MINUTES;SEEK MEDICAL HELP IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR,CALL A PHYSICIAN IF NEEDED.INGESTION:DRINK WATER AND INDUCE
    VOMITING BY S TICKING FINGER DOWN THROAT,CONSULT A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CO2,WATER SPRAY FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER,KEEP AWAY FROM REDUCING
    AGENTS.WILL EXPLODE IF HEAT TO 1000C;YIELDS TOXIC GASES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR IMPERVIOUS GLOVES, BOOTS, WEAR GOGGLES,
    COVERALLS. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. SWEEP OR SHOVEL UP
    SPILLED MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM REDUCING AGENTS, AND
    LIQUIDS OF LOW FLASH POINT. STORAGE AREA SHOULD BE COOL, DRY, WELL
    VENTILATED AND FIREPROOF.
Other Precautions:WOOD AND PAPER BAGS USED TO HOLD THIS PRODUCT SHOULD
    BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISIS

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL GENERAL.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS, BUTYL OR RUBBER.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:COVERALLS AND IMPERVIOUS BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:FOLLOW RECOMMENDATIONS IN SECTION ON SPILL
    PRECAUTIONS AND STORAGE. WASH SKIN AND CLOTHING AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:585F,307C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:716F,380C
Spec Gravity:2.26
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NO INFORMATION AVAILABLE
Solubility in Water:92 G/ 100 ML @ 25C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE PRILLS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS,FLAMMABLES AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SANITARY LANDFILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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