Bismuth Subnitrate

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Bismuth Subnitrate

Other Names

Bismuth(III) nitrate basic; Bismuthyl nitrate; Bismuth(III) oxynitrate; Bismuth(III) Subnitrate.

Product Number(s)

C084

CAS Number

1304-85-4

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• May cause damage to organs.
• Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Ingestion

Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Eyes

• Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see on this label)
• If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

• Wash with plenty of water.
• If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.

Skin Contact

Generally the product does not irritate the skin.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

Other Information

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.

Conditions for safe storage

No special requirements.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Not required.

Skin protection

• Protective gloves.
• 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.

Body protection

Protective clothing.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

White crystalline powder.

Odour

Odourless

pH

Not applicable.

Vapour Pressure

Not applicable.

Density

4.93 g/cm³ at 20 °C

Boiling Point

Undetermined.

Melting Point

Undetermined.

Solubility

Insoluble.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not applicable.

Flash Point

Not applicable.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Product is not flammable.

Ignition Temperature

Not determined.

Formula

H9Bi5N4O22

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No decomposition if used according to specification.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

No irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

No further relevant information available.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (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.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

UN1477

Proper shipping name

1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S

Transport hazard class

5.1

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

No

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Oxidising substances.
• EMS Number: F-A
• Stowage Category: A
• Segregation Code:
• SG38 Stow 'separated from' SGG2-ammonium compounds.
• SG49 Stow 'separated from' SGG6-cyanides.

Additional information

• ADG ·
• Limited quantities (LQ) 1 kg
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 g

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Substance is not listed.

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

22 November 2023

Comments

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.