CALCIUM NITRATE ICSC: 1037 Calcium dinitrate Calcium (II) nitrate Ca(NO3)2 Molecular mass: 164.10 ICSC #    1037 CAS #     10124-37-5 RTECS # EW2985000 UN #        1454 Types of Hazard/ Exposure Acute Hazards/ Symptoms Prevention First Aid/ Fire Fighting FIRE Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances. NO contact with flammable substances. In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media. Explosion Risk of fire and explosionon contact withcombustible substances. Exposure PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  •Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.  •Skin Protective gloves. First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.  •Eyes Redness. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.  •Ingestion Abdominal pain. Blue lips or fingernails. Blue skin. Confusion. Convulsions. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention. Spillage Disposal Storage Packaging & Labelling Sweep spilled substance into plastic containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Separated from combustible and reducing substances. Dry. UN Hazard Class: 5.1 UN Packing Group: III CALCIUM NITRATE ICSC: 1037 Important Data Physical State; Appearance: COLOURLESS TO WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS Physical Dangers: Chemical Dangers: The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts with combustible and reducing materials. Occupational Exposure Limits: TLV not established. MAK not established. Routes of Exposure: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Inhalation Risk: A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of Short-Term Exposure: May cause mechanical irritationtothe eyesandthe respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the blood when ingested , resulting in the formation of methaemoglobin. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure: Physical Properties Melting point: 560°C Density: 2.50 g/cm3 Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 121.2 Environmental Data N O T E S Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. The recommendations on this Card also apply to Calcium nitrate hydrate (CAS 35054-52-5) and tetrahydrate (CAS 13477-34-4). Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-51G02-I+II+III ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 1037 CALCIUM NITRATE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994 IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.