Sodium Nitrate (Salpeter) TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Product Description October 2007 Sodium Nitrate, NaNO 3 is a white, crystalline, slightly hydroscopic, inorganic salt in compressed prill form. It does not contain an anti-caking agents but due to its prill form it remains free-flowing during storage. It is readily soluble in water up to 874 grams per 1 liter water at 20 C. It is more soluble than the Potassium salt, KNO 3, which is only 316g/lt water. Nitrates are added to cheese milk to effectively inhibit the gas producing Clostridia and /or Coliform bacteria to reduce to formation of eyes or large gas holes in the cheese. Nitrates are added to cheese milk up to levels of about 145 g per 1000lt milk. Normal dosage for Gouda or Edam cheeses is about 100g/1000 lt. milk. As the cheese ripens the Nitrate is decomposed to Nitrite. Overdosage of Nitrates can inhibit growth of starter culture and slow down the ripening of the cheese. In high dosages it can also discolour the cheese and cause reddish streaks and an impure taste. Specifications Appearance Sodium Nitrate Sodium Chloride Sodium Sulphate Sodium Carbonate Sodium Nitrite Water Content Trace metals Iron Copper Lead Arsenic Water Insolubles Solubility (water at 20 C) White crystalline prills (98.0% min) (0.25% max) (0.05% max) (0.25% max) (150 ppm max) (0.3% max) (100 ppm max) (10 ppm max) (15 ppm max) (2 ppm max) (0.15% max) (874g/lt min) Packaging 25 kg polywoven bag with polyethylene liner.
Sodium Nitrate (Salpeter) MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. Product Identification October 2007 Sodium Nitrate prills, NaNO 3, Salpeter Supplied by GrayTec (Pty) Ltd Ring Park 64 Industrial Ring Road Parow Industria Cape Town Phone 021-9314250 Fax 021 9328053 Contact person Malcolm Gray cellular phone 082 578 5908 2. Composition Sodium Nitrate, Salpeter, prills CAS Number 7631-99-4 Chemical formula NaNO 3 EU code E 251 3. Hazardous Identification Oxidising agent Harmful Facilitates the combustion of flammable materials Primary Routes of Exposure Inhalation Eye contact Skin contact Ingestion
Inhalation May cause nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting. Eye Contact Direct contact may cause burning sensation Skin Contact Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause skin irritation Ingestion May cause gastro-enteritis, abdominal spasms and nausea. 15-30g in one dosage may be fatal. 4. First Aid Measures Inhalation Move person to fresh air Eye Contact Flush eyes with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult doctor if irritation persists Skin Contact Wash affected skin area thoroughly with soap and water. Apply moisturising cream. Consult doctor if irritation persists Ingestion If swallowed, give the person 2 glasses of water to drink. Summon doctor immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person 5. Fire Fighting Measures Extinguishing agents The product itself is non-combustible but greatly facilitates the combustion of other materials Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire. Water is the more efficient material to use Personal protective equipment Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protection gear. In the event of fire the following can be released Nitrous gases, Sodium Nitrite and Sodium peroxide
6. Accidental Spills Personal Protection Wear appropriate protective equipment as outlined in section 8. If exposed to material during clean-up operations refer to section 4 Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid dust formation. Keep away from sources of ignition. Procedures Collect material in containers for later recovery or disposal. Do not allow to enter water drainage system. 7. Handling and Storage Store at ambient temperature in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from flammable or combustible materials and any sources of heat or ignition. 8. Personal Protection Respiratory protection not required during normal use of the product but if ventilation is insufficient use breathing apparatus. Eye protection not required during normal use of the product but use tight fitting goggles is if exposure if possible. Hand protection not required during normal use of the product but use neoprene gloves if the material is going to be decanted. General do not eat, smoke or drink while working with product. Wash hands after exposure. Remove contaminate clothing immediately 9. Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance White, crystalline powder Odour practically odourless Density 2,3g/cm 3 Solubility in water up to 900g/lt in water Flash point not applicable Melting point 308 C
10. Stability and Reactivity Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition will release toxic fumes of Nitrous Oxide, Sodium Nitrite, and Sodium Peroxide. Hazardous Incompatibility Do not store with reducing agents. Keep away from combustible materials. 11. Toxicological Information Acute Oral Toxicity LD50 rat 1267mg/kg 12. Ecological Information Do not discharge into drains or waste water systems. 13. Disposal Considerations Procedure Dump in an approved waste disposal site 14. Transport Information To be transported as for all oxidising materials Land transport ADR/RID Class 5.1, 22 c Hazard number 50 UN number 1498 Technical name Sodium Nitrate Packing Group III
15. Regulatory Information The product is classified and labelled in accordance with EC directive 67/548/EC EC number 231-554-3 Hazard symbols O Oxidising Xn Harmful R phrases 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire 22 Harmful if swallowed 36 Irritating to eyes S phrases 22 Do not breathe dust 24 Avoid contact with skin 41 In case of fire and /or explosion do not breathe fumes 16. Other Information This information is based on our current level of knowledge and relates to the product in the state in which it is delivered. It is intended to describe the product from a point of view of safety requirements and is not intended to guarantee any particular property.