| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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 | Back to Contents | 【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. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【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. |
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