QINGDAO GREAT CHEMICAL INC.

CALCIUM NITRITE MSDS

SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY INFORMATION

PRODUCT NAME: Calcium Nitrite
COMPANY NAME: Qingdao Great Chemical Inc.
ADDRESS: No.67, West HongKong Road, Qingdao, China
EMERGENCY TEL: +86-532-83864805

SECTION 2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS NO.: 13780-06-8 10124-37-5
Chemical Name: Calcium Nitrite Calcium Nitrate
Composition: 92% MIN 5.0% MAX
EINECS NO.: NONE NONE
Inhalation: Mists may cause irritation to the mucous membrane.
Eyes: May cause moderate transient irritation, reddening, swelling and blurred vision. Prolonged contact may cause serious
irritation and possible corneal damage.
Chronic: Product does not contain carcinogenic materials as defined by OSHA Hazardous Communications Act 1910.1200.
Materials are not known mutagenic, teratogenic, or reproductive health hazards.

SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation: Remove victim from exposure. If difficulty with breathing, administer oxygen. If breathing has stopped administer
artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth. Seek medical attention.
Eyes: Flush eyes with water, lifting upper and lower lids occasionally for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. If irritation persists seek medical attention. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Drink two glasses of water, and then induce vomiting by taking IPECAC syrup, salt water or by placing finger at back
of throat. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point: Non-flammable
Method: Not Applicable
Auto-Ignition Temperature: N.A.
Limits of Flammability:
LEL: N.A.
UEL: Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media: This material is an oxidizer and may provide oxygen to combustible materials. Resultant fires should be
extinguished with Carbon dioxide foam.
Special Fire & Unusual Hazards: None known.

SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty conditions.

SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Avoid freezing. Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep out of reach of children.

SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Ventilation: Ventilation is generally not required.
NO.67 WEST HONGKONG ROAD, QINGDAO CITY, SHANDONG 266071 CHINA
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Personal Protection Equipment: Do not wear contact lenses when working with this material. Use chemical goggles/safety
glasses with side shields and Nitrile gloves. Selection of specific items such as boots and apron will depend on operation. Use
NIOSH/OSHA approved respirators whenever airborne concentrations exceed TLV or TWA limits. Confined spaces, rooms, or
tanks are areas where concern for TLV’s is especially important.

SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: White Powder
Moisture of Calcium Nitrate: 4.5% MAX
Water insoluble substances: 1.0% MAX
pH (50g/L solution): 8-10
Mesh: 80

SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable. Not sensitive to mechanical impact.
Incompatibility: Acids, Ammonium salts, Activated carbon, Reducing
agents, and Cyanides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of Carbon and Nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Routes of Entry: N.A. Inhalation N.A. skin absorption
Skin Contact: Prolonged or repeated skin contact tends to remove skin oils possibly leading to irritation and dermatitis.
Skin Absorption: Not expected to be absorbed through the skin in sufficient quantities to increase overall toxicity.
Ingestion: Amounts ingested incidental to industrial handling are not expected to cause injury. Large quantities may cause
nausea, vomiting, cyanosis, or coma, which could be fatal.

SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

NO SPECIAL.

SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Not Applicable.

SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Domestic (Land, D.O.T.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CALCIUM NITRITE
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN2627
Packing Group: II
International (Water, I.M.O.)
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Proper Shipping Name: CALCIUM NITRITE, SOLID
Hazard Class: 5.1
UN/NA: UN2627
Packing Group: II

SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

No Special.

NO.67 WEST HONGKONG ROAD, QINGDAO CITY, SHANDONG 266071 CHINA

TEL: + 86 532 8386 4805 FAX: + 86 532 8386 1463 W EBSITE: WWW.GREATCHEM.COM E-MAIL: INFO@GREATCHEM.COM
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SECTION 16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The information and recommendations set forth herein are based on data we have in our possession and we have reason to
believe is accurate. It is, however, the user’s responsibility to determine the safety, toxicity, and suitability for his own use of
the herein described product. Because the actual by others is beyond our control, Qingdao Great Chemical Inc., makes no
warranty expressed or implied regarding accuracy of the results to be obtained from the use thereof.

NO.67 WEST HONGKONG ROAD, QINGDAO CITY, SHANDONG 266071 CHINA

TEL: + 86 532 8386 4805 FAX: + 86 532 8386 1463 W EBSITE: WWW.GREATCHEM.COM E-MAIL: INFO@GREATCHEM.COM