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Name:
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Sodium Nitroprusside Material Safety Data Sheet
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Synonym:
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Disodium nitrosylpentacyanoferrate; nipride; nitroprussidnatrium;sodium nitroprussat
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CAS:
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14402-89-2
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Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Sodium Nitroprusside Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:Disodium nitrosylpentacyanoferrate; nipride; nitroprussidnatrium;sodium nitroprussat
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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CAS#
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Chemical Name
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content
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EINECS#
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14402-89-2
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Sodium nitroprusside
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100
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238-373-9
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Hazard Symbols: T+
Risk Phrases: 28 36
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Very toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes.Toxic.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. May cause cardiac abnormalities.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
None Antidote: None reported
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
NFPA Rating: Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Use only in a well ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and accumulation.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134. Always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when necessary.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: clear dark red
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not applicable.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility: 40% @ 20 C
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.72
Molecular Formula: C5FeN6Na2O
Molecular Weight: 261.8662
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic fumes of sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 14402-89-2: LJ8750000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 14402-89-2: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 61 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 34 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 99 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Sodium nitroprusside - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
For further information, contact Fisher Scientific.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
CDG/CPL
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, INORGANIC, NOS (Sodium nitroprusside)
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 3288
Packing Group: II
IMO
No information available.
IATA
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
Canadian TDG
Shipping Name: POISONOUS SOLIDS NOS (SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE)
Hazard Class: 6.1(9.2)
UN Number: UN2811
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T+
Risk Phrases:
R 28 Very toxic if swallowed.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 45 In case of accident of if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 14402-89-2:
Canada
CAS# 14402-89-2 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2B.
CAS# 14402-89-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 14402-89-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION N/A
