Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information
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Strontium nitrate (10042-76-9)

Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Handling and Storage Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Stability and Reactivity Transport Information

Product Identification

Product Name
Strontium nitrate
Synonyms
Strontium dinitrate
CAS
10042-76-9
Formula
N2O6Sr
Molecular Weight
211.63
EINECS
233-131-9
RTECS
WK9800000
RTECS Class
Other
Merck
12,9007
Beilstein/Gmelin
80039 (G)
EC Class
oxidizing

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance
A white crystalline solid.
Solubility in water
710 g/L
Melting Point
570
Density
2.113 g/cm3
Usage
In signal lights, marine signals, railroad flares, matches, in pyrotechnics (red fire).
Vapor Density
7.3
Odor threshold
Odorless

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Skin
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Eyes
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage
Do not store near combustible materials. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Handling
Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.

Hazards Identification

Inhalation
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin
May cause skin irritation.
Eyes
May cause eye irritation.
Ingestion
Expected to be a low ingestion hazard.
Hazards
May explode from heat or contamination. May react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles.
EC Risk Phrase
R 8
UN (DOT)
1507

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
Exposure Effects
Orthostatic abnormally low blood pressure and rapid heart rate are common. Abnormally low blood pressure and low heart rate are possible. Throbbing headache is common. Seizures have been reported following severe intoxication. Behavioral deficits were observed in the adult offspring of rats who received sodium nitrite prenatally.
Exposure limit(s)
OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m3 total dust, 5 mg/m3 respirable fraction for nuisance dusts.
Poison Class
3

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials may cause a fire. Substance is noncombustible. Extinguishing media: Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Use water only!
Fire Potential
Nonflammable.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Carefully scoop up and place into appropriate disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity

Disposal Code
14
Stability
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Incompatibilities
Strong acids, combustible and flammable materials (e.g. alkyl resins, asphalt, gasoline, grease, methyl acetone, polystyrene, polyurethane), reducing agents, active metals, phosphorus, sulfur.
Decomposition
Nitrogen oxides.
Combustion Products
Yields toxic gaseous oxides of nitrogen when involved in fire.

Transport Information

UN Number
1507
Hazard Class
5.1
Packing Group
III
HS Code
2834 29 80