Calcium Nitrate – Product identifier
Trade name: Calcium Nitrate
Classification of the substance or mixture
Ox. Sol. 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Label elements
GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat.
Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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2 Hazard(s) identification
1 Calcium Nitrate – Identification
Trade name: Calcium Nitrate
53.0.0.1
Chemical characterization: Substances
CAS: 10124-37-5
Calcium Nitrate T
100%
Description of first aid measures
After inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
After skin contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Information for doctor:
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available.
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available.
Advice for firefighters
Protective equipment: No special measures required.
3 Composition/information on ingredients
4 First-aid measures
5 Fire-fighting measures

6 Calcium Nitrate – Accidental release measures
· Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required.
Classification system:
NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4)
0 0
OX
Health = 0
Fire = 3
Reactivity = 0
The substance possesses oxidizing properties.
· HMIS-ratings (scale 0 – 4)
HEALTH 2
FIRE 0
REACTIVITY 3
Health = 2
Fire = 0
Reactivity = 3
Other hazards
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Handling:
Precautions for safe handling No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage:
Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
Further information about storage conditions: None.
Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
Control parameters
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required.
Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment:
General protective and hygienic measures: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Breathing equipment: Not required.
Protection of hands:
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Eye protection: Not required.
Body protection: Protective work clothing
7 Handling and storage

8 Calcium Nitrate – Exposure controls/personal protection
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Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
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Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Pick up mechanically.
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Reference to other sections
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information.
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Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
· PAC-1: 12 mg/m³
· PAC-2: 130 mg/m³
· PAC-3: 770 mg/m³
Reactivity No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.
Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known.

9 Calcium Nitrate – Physical and chemical properties
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Information on basic physical and chemical properties
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General Information
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Appearance:
Form: Granules
Color: Colorless to White
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Odor: Odorless
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Odor threshold: Not determined.
· pH-value: Not applicable.
· Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: 44 °C
Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined.
· Flash point: Not applicable.
· Flammability (solid, gaseous): Product is not flammable.
· Decomposition temperature: Not determined.
· Auto igniting: Not determined.
· Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
· Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined.
Upper: Not determined.
· Vapor pressure: Not applicable.
· Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 1.86 g/cm³
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Relative density Not determined.
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Vapor density Not applicable.
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Evaporation rate Not applicable.
· Solubility in / Miscibility with
Water at 20 °C (68 °F): 1293 g/l
· Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined.
· Viscosity:
Dynamic: Not applicable.
Kinematic: Not applicable.
· Other information No further relevant information available.

10 Calcium Nitrate – Stability and reactivity
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Primary irritant effect:
on the skin: No irritant effect.
on the eye: No irritating effect.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
Additional toxicological information:
Carcinogenic categories
IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Substance is not listed.
NTP (National Toxicology Program) Substance is not listed.
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Substance is not listed.
Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available.
Behavior in environmental systems:
Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available.
Mobility in soil No further relevant information available.
Additional ecological information:
General notes:
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT: Not applicable.
vPvB: Not applicable.
Other adverse effects No further relevant information available.
Waste treatment methods
Recommendation:
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packagings:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
11 Toxicological information
12 Ecological information
13 Disposal considerations

14 Calcium Nitrate – Transport information
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UN-Number
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DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1454
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UN proper shipping name
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DOT Calcium nitrate
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IMDG, IATA CALCIUM NITRATE
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Transport hazard class(es)
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DOT
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Class
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Label
5.1 Oxidizing substances 5.1
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IMDG, IATA
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Class
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Label
5.1 Oxidizing substances 5.1
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Packing group
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DOT, IMDG, IATA
III
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Environmental hazards:
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Marine pollutant:
No
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Special precautions for user Warning: Oxidizing substances
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Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 50
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EMS Number: F-A,S-Q
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Stowage Category A
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Stowage Code SW23 When transported in BK3 bulk container, see 7.6.2.12 and 7.7.3.9.
· Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable.
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Transport/Additional information:
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DOT
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Quantity limitations
On passenger aircraft/rail: 25 kg On cargo aircraft only: 100 kg
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IMDG
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Limited quantities (LQ)
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Excepted quantities (EQ)
5 kg Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g
· UN “Model Regulation”:
UN 1454 CALCIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III

15 Calcium Nitrate – Regulatory information
· Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
No further relevant information available.
· Sara
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Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): Substance is not listed.
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Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): Substance is listed.
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TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
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Hazardous Air Pollutants Substance is not listed.
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Proposition 65
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Chemicals known to cause cancer: Substance is not listed.
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Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Substance is not listed.
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Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Substance is not listed.
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Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Substance is not listed.
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Carcinogenic categories
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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Substance is not listed.
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TLV (Threshold Limit Value) Substance is not listed.
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NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Substance is not listed.
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GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
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Hazard pictograms
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Signal word Danger
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Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer.
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Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat.
Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO2, powder or water spray.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
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Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
Department issuing SDS: Environment protection department.
Date of preparation / last revision
Revision 1.0, 10-18-2019 STN
Revision 1.0 05-07-2021 STN
13/12/2024
16 Other information