calcium nitrate tetrahydrate
Alternate Names:
Database ID: 100
| Formula: | Ca(NO3)2•4H2O |
| CAS: | 13477-34-4 |
| Formula Weight: | 236.15 g/mol |
| Density: | 1.82 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point: | 44 °C |
| Boiling Point: | -- |
| Purity: | -- |
| Concentration: | -- |
Hazard and Safety Information
| Signal Word: | Warning! |
| Oral-LD50: | 3900 mg/kg |
| Flash Point: | -- |
| Auto Ignition: | -- |
| Flinn Family: | I3 |
GHS Hazard Statement: May intensify fire; oxidiser. May be harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation.
GHS Precautionary Statement: Keep/Store away from clothing/(insert)/combustible materials. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
General Hazard Information: Body tissue irritant - slightly toxic. Harmful if inhaled. Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Strong oxidizer and potential fire and explosion risk when in contact with organic material.
Storage: Flinn Family: Inorganic #3. Store in/on shelf with amides, nitrates (except ammonium nitrate), nitrites, azides. Store ammonium nitrate away from all other substances.
Disposal: General and institutional diposal instructions can go here.