ALDON CORP. -- ALUMINUM NITRATE,NON-HYDRATE  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALUMINUM NITRATE,NON-HYDRATE
MSDS Date:12/29/1995
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDON CORP.
Address:1533 W HENRIETTA RD
City:AVON
State:NY
ZIP:14414
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-226-6177
Emergency Phone Num:716-226-6177
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:AA 84
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL RASZEJA
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:6V042
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AL-DON CHEMICALS INC
Address:1533 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:City:AVON
State:NY
ZIP:14414-9508
Country:US
Phone:716-226-6177
CAGE:6V042
Company Name:SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC DBA SCHOOL SPECIALTY SUPPLY
Address:3525 S 9TH ST
Box:1547
City:SALINA
State:KS
ZIP:67401-7883
Country:US
Phone:913-827-0451
Contract Num:MDA414-99-P-4383
CAGE:4A560

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

Ingred Name:ALUMINUM NITRATE
CAS:7784-27-2
RTECS #:BD1050000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 264MG/KG
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: IRRITES THE RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. INGESTION: TOXIC. SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.  EYES: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION:SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE SORE THROAT,
    COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE ABDOMINAL PAIN,
    GASTROENTEITIS, METHAMOGOBINAMIA. SKIN: SYMPTOMS INCLUDE REDNESS,
    ITCHING AND PAIN. EYE S: SYMPTOMS INCLUDE REDNESS ITCHING AND PAIN.

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1-2 GLASSESWATER
    TO DRINK; INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL PHYSICIAN. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
    BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.I F
    DISCO MFORT OR ILLNESS PERSISTS CALL PHYSICIAN. EYES: FLUSH
    THOROUGHLY WITH WATER AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFTING UPPER & LOWER
    EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLUSH WITH
    WATER, THEN WASH WI TH MILD SOAP AND WATER.

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

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEDIA SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING SUPPORTING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN FIRE CONDITIONS, WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
    PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER
    IN EARLY STAGES OF FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE OR EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY PRODUCE
    HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS OF ALUMINUM DUST OR VAPOR AND
    EXIDES OF NITROGEN. THIS MATERIAL IS A STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT; CAN
    REACT WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS OR RED UCING AGENTS TO CAUSE FIRE OR
    EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SWEEP UP AND
    PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID DUST DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP
    CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. DO NOT WEAR
    CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING WITH CHEMICALS. DELIQUESCENT CRYSTALS.
    REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING PROMPTLY.  FOR LABORATORY USE
    ONLY. NOT FOR D RUG, FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
    CHILDREN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED IN NORMAL LABORATORY HANDLING. F
    DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL, WORK IN VENTILATION HOOD OR WEAR A
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL/MECHANICAL:RECOMMENDED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES LAB COAT, PROPER GLOVES,  EYE WASH
    STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SCHOOL SAFETY P/N:S70620

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

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:=135.C, 275.F
B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:=70.C, 158.F
Decomp Temp:=135.C, 275.F
Solubility in Water:64G/100ML
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALS; NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NO DATA

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS; ORGANIC MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND HEAT.
    COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ALUMINUM DUST OR VAPOR AND OXIDES OF
    NITROGEN.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TWA: 2 MG/M3 AS ALUMINUM (CAS NO. 7429-90-5).

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.THESE DISPOSAL GUIDE LINES ARE
    INTENDED FOR CATALOG-SIZE QUANTITIES ONLY. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE, A ND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:D.O.T: ALUMINUM NITRATE, 5.1, UN1438, PG II.

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