| Material Safety Data Sheet | U.S. Department of Labor |
| May be used to comply with | Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard, | (Non-Mandatory Form) |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be | Form Approved |
| consulted for specific requirements. | OMB No. 1218-0072 |
IDENTITY (As Used on Label and List) Stump-Not | Note: Blank spaces are not permitted. If any item is not applicable, or no information is available, the space must be marked to indicate that. |
Section I
Manufacturer's Name Nott Products Co. Inc. | Emergency Telephone Number PERS 1-800-633-8253 |
| Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code) | Telephone Number for Information 1-631-563-4455 |
| PO Box 975 Coram NY 11727 |
Date Prepared 1/04 |
| Signature of Preparer (optional) |
Section II - Hazard Ingredients/Identity Information
| Hazardous Components (Specific Chemical Identity; Common Name(s)) | OSHA PEL | ACGIH TLV | Other Limits Recommended |
%(optional) |
| Potassium Nitrate (Cas 7757-09-0) | 38.8% |
Section III - Physical/Chemical Characteristics
| Boiling Point | 840°F | Specific Gravity (H2O = 1) |
2.2 |
| Vapor Pressure (mm Hg.) | 0 | Melting Point | |
| Vapor Density (AIR = 1) | N.D | Evaporation Rate |
Negligible |
| Solubility in Water 235/gr/lit at 15°C |
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| Appearance and Odor | |||
Section IV - Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
| Flash Point (Method Used) | Flammable Limits | LEL | UEL |
| Extinguishing Media Water, foam or CO2 |
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| Special Fire Fighting Procedures Scott Pack to be used inside a building. |
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| Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards Oxidising agent |
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| (Reproduce locally) | OSHA 174, Sept. 1985 |
Section V - Reactivity Data
| Stability | Unstable | Conditions to Avoid Mixture with reducing materials at high temperature |
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| Stable | X | | |
| Incompatibility (Materials
to Avoid) reducing materials |
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| Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts nitrous oxides |
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| Hazardous Polymerization | May Occur | Conditions to Avoid | |
| Will Not Occur | X | High temperatures. |
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Section VI - Health Hazard Data
| Route(s) of Entry: | Inhalation? | Skin? | Ingestion? |
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic) |
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| Carcinogenicity: | NTP? No | IARC Monographs? No | OSHA Regulated? No |
| Signs and Symptoms of Exposure | |||
| Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: |
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| Emergency and First Aid Procedures | |||
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none |
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Section VII - Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
| Steps to Be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled |
| none |
| Waste Disposal Method |
| Precautions to Be taken in Handling and Storing |
| Store in a cool, dry place away from heat or flame. |
| Other Precautions |
Section VIII - Control Measures
| Respiratory Proctection
(Specify Type) None |
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| Ventilation | Local Exhaust None | Special None |
| Mechanical (General) None | Other None | |
| Protective Gloves |
Eye Protection yes |
| Other Protective Clothing or Equipment |
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| Work/Hygienic Practices |
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