CESIUM NITRATE AR

CESIUM NITRATE AR

Synonyms : Nitric acid cesium salt

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : CESIUM NITRATE AR (caesium nitrate)
Catalogue No. : AL1217 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 7789-18-6 EC Number :
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 28342990
Synonyms : Nitric acid cesium salt
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Oxidising Solids,
Category 2
H272
Skin corrosion/irritation,
Category 2
H315
Serious eye damage/eye
irritation, Category 2
H319
Specific target organ
toxicity Single
exposure, Category 3,
Respiratory tract irritation
H335
Full text of H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
O; R8
Xi; R36
Xi; R37
Xi; R38
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS03GHS03 GHS07GHS07
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H315 - Causes skin irritation.
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 - May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials.
P261 - Avoid breathing vapours, spray, dust, fume, gas.
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : CESIUM NITRATE AR
CAS No. : 7789-18-6
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON
CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash with plenty of water/…. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause respiratory irritation.
Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Causes skin irritation.
Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye irritation.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard : May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
Explosion hazard : Heat may build pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing
risk of burns and injuries.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : No additional information available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : No open flames. No smoking. Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid
static electric charges.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as
possible. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed : Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.
Precautions for safe handling : Do not breathe vapours. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour.
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed.
Storage conditions : Keep in fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : Protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Solid
Molecular mass : 194.91 g/mol
Colour : White crystalline.
Odour : No data available
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 414 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : No data available
Flash point : No data available
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : No data available
Relative vapour density at 20°C : No data available
Density : 3.685 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: Soluble in water
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : The substance or mixture is classified as oxidizin
Explosive limits : No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat. Sparks. Open flame.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes skin irritation.
Serious eye damage/irritation : Causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
STOT-single exposure : May cause respiratory irritation.
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Additional information : Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 1451
UN-No. (IMDG) : 1451
UN-No. (IATA) : 1451
UN-No. (ADN) : 1451
UN-No. (RID) : 1451
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : CAESIUM NITRATE
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : CAESIUM NITRATE
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : CAESIUM NITRATE
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : CAESIUM NITRATE
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : CAESIUM NITRATE
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 1451, CAESIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 1451, CAESIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 1451, CAESIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 1451, CAESIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
Transport document description (RID) : UN 1451, CAESIUM NITRATE, 5.1, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 5.1
Danger labels : 5.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 5.1
Danger labels : 5.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 5.1
Danger labels : 5.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 5.1
Danger labels : 5.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 5.1
Danger labels : 5.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : III
Packing group (IMDG) : III
Packing group (IATA) : III
Packing group (ADN) : III
Packing group (RID) : III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : O2
Limited quantities (ADR) : 5kg
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1
Packing instructions (ADR) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001
Special packing provisions (ADR) : B3
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T1
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP33
Tank code (ADR) : SGAV
Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU3
Vehicle for tank carriage : AT
Transport category (ADR) : 3
Special provisions for carriage - Bulk
(ADR)
: VC1, VC2, AP6, AP7
Special provisions for carriage - Loading,
unloading and handling (ADR)
: CV24
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 50
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E
EAC code : 1Z
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5 kg
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P002, LP02
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC08
IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B3
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T1
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP33
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-Q
Stowage category (IMDG) : A
Properties and observations (IMDG) : White powder. Mixtures with combustible material are readily ignited and may burn
fiercely. Harmful if swallowed.
MFAG-No : 140
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y546
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 10kg
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 559
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 25kg
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 563
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 100kg
Special provisions (IATA) : A803
ERG code (IATA) : 5L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : O2
Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 kg
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1
Carriage permitted (ADN) : B
Equipment required (ADN) : PP
Provisions prior to loading (ADN) : LO04
Provisions for carriage in bulk (ADN) : CO02
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
Additional requirements/Remarks (ADN) : CO02 and LO04 apply only when this substance is carried in bulk or without
packaging
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : O2
Excepted quantities (RID) : E1
Packing instructions (RID) : P002, IBC08, LP02, R001
Special packing provisions (RID) : B3
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP10
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T1
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP33
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : SGAV
Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU3
Transport category (RID) : 3
Special provisions for carriage – Bulk
(RID)
: VC1, VC2, AP6, AP7
Special provisions for carriage - Loading,
unloading and handling (RID)
: CW24
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE11
Hazard identification number (RID) : 50
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
CESIUM NITRATE AR is not on the REACH Candidate List
CESIUM NITRATE AR is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, low hazard to water (Classification according to AwSV;
ID No. 9270)
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed
SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen-
Vruchtbaarheid
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling
: The substance is not listed
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-statements:
Eye Irrit. 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2
Ox. Sol. 2 Oxidising Solids, Category 2
Skin Irrit. 2 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2
STOT SE 3 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
R36 Irritating to eyes
R37 Irritating to respiratory system
R38 Irritating to skin
R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire
O Oxidising
Xi Irritant