CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CORP -- SODIUM NITRITE  -- 6810-00-270-3254
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:SODIUM NITRITE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-3254
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CONTINENTAL CHEMICAL CORP
Emergency Phone Num:812-235-8035
CAGE:23894
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CONTINENTAL CHEM CORP
Address:1330 BEECH STREET
Box:City:TERRE HAUTE
State:IN
Country:US
CAGE:23894

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

Ingred Name:SODIUM NITRITE  (SARA III)
CAS:7632-00-0
RTECS #:RA1225000
Fraction by Wt: >97%
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:SOLIDS,HAZARD UNKNOWN,UNIDENTIFIED
Fraction by Wt: <3%

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

Effects of Overexposure:HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED.MAY IRRITATE EYES
    OR SKIN.

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

First Aid:INGESTED:INDUCE VOMIT BY GIVING WATER & STICKNG FINGER BACK
    OF THROAT.GIVE OXYGEN OR CPR IF NEED.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER 15
    MIN.SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER.REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING.WASH BEFORE R EUSE.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER,CO*2 FOR FIRES IN AREA.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER.CONTAC W.COMBUSTIBLES MAY
    CAUSE FIRE,DIFFICULT OT EXTINGUISH.TOXIC OXIDES AT >914F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP SPILLAGE.DO NOT REPACKAGE.FLUSH AREA
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER.FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL EFFLUENT LAWS TAKE
    PRECEDENCE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
    CONTAINERS.JPROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.STORE AWAY FROM
    ACIDS,AMMONIUM SALTS,CYANIDES,AMINES,REDUCERS.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:USE AIR PURIFYING RESPIR FOR DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM.SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:DECOMP-914F
Spec Gravity:2.168
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:SOLID CYRSTALS,WHITER LIGHT YELLOW;NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS,NH*3 SALTS,AMINES,REDUCERS,CYANIDES,ACTIVATD CARBON
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC N*2 OXIDES;REACTS
    W.AMINES-YIELDS NITROSOAMINES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:COMPLY WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.IF APPROVED,REMOVE TO CHEMICAL WASTE AREA.

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