Sodium Nitrate
- CAS Number
- 7631-99-4
- HSN Code
- 31025000
- Molecular Formula
- NaNO3
- Catalogue Number
- AL4214
- Purity
- 99.5%
- Molecular Weight
- 84.99 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Sodium nitrate is the inorganic nitrate salt of sodium. It has a role as a fertilizer.
Also known as Soda Nitrate, Chile Saltpeter.
- Catalogue No.
- AL4214
- CAS Number
- 7631-99-4
- Molecular Formula
- NaNO3
- Molecular Weight
- 84.99 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 31025000
- Grade
- AR (Analytical Reagent)
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: 308 °C; Boiling point: 380 °C with decomp; Density: 2.26.
- Appearance
- Colorless, trigonal or rhombohedron crystals
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm plastic bottle, 5 Kg fiber drum
- Storage
- Separated from combustible substances and reducing agents. Dry.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Sodium Nitrate
- Catalogue No.
- AL4214
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 7631-99-4
- EC Number
- 231-554-3
- Grade
- AR
- EC Index Number
- 007-001-01-0
- Chemical Formula
- NaNO3
- HSN Code
- 31025000
- Synonyms
- Soda Nitrate, Chile Saltpeter
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Analytical reagent, fertilizer, food preservative
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
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 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Ox. Sol. 2; Eye Irrit. 2
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 24268 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Oxidizer, Irritant
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer; H319: Causes serious eye irritation
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Oxidizer; may cause fire or explosion in contact with combustible materials.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Sodium Nitrate
- CAS No.
- 7631-99-4
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with water for 15 minutes.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse with water.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Drink water, milk, or activated charcoal; then induce vomiting or gastric lavage followed by catharsis.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Irritation of the respiratory tract, skin, and eyes; potential for fire hazards.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Increases the flammability of any combustible substance.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Avoid contact with combustible materials.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Sweep spilled substance into plastic or glass containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use personal protective equipment as required.
- Hygiene measures
- 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
- Storage conditions
- Separated from combustible substances and reducing agents. Dry.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if dust is generated.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Odorless
- Odour threshold
- Not applicable
- pH value
- 6.5 - 8.5 (1% solution)
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not applicable
- Melting point
- 308 °C
- Freezing point
- Not applicable
- Boiling point
- 380 °C with decomp
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not applicable
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable, but an oxidizer
- Vapour pressure
- Negligible
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Not applicable
- Density
- 2.26
- Solubility
- Freely soluble in water (92 g/100 mL at 20 °C)
- Log Pow
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidizer
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions; may react with reducing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on heating. This increases fire hazard. The substance is a strong oxidant.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Reducing agents, combustible materials, acids.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Sodium nitrate decomposes on heating producing nitrogen oxides and oxygen, which increases fire hazard.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 1267 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse oral 2480 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse iv 175 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1498
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1498
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1498
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1498
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1498
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Sodium Nitrate
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Sodium Nitrate
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Sodium Nitrate
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Sodium Nitrate
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Sodium Nitrate
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 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
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Sodium Nitrate 99.5% AR is primarily used as an analytical-grade reference compound in various chemical research applications, particularly in the fields of analytical chemistry and environmental studies. It serves as a standard in the calibration of analytical instruments and is utilized in the preparation of standard solutions for titrations. Additionally, sodium nitrate is employed in the production of fertilizers, food preservation, and as a heat transfer agent in certain industrial processes. Its role as an oxidizing agent in chemical reactions also makes it valuable in the synthesis of other chemical compounds.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL1401A
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 84.99 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99.5% min | 99.7% |
| Moisture Content | <0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | <0.1% | 0.05% |
| pH Value | 6.5 - 8.5 | 7.0 |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water | Soluble |
The above product is expected to comply with AR grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 99.5% | m.p. 308 °C; b.p. 380 °C with decomp | <0.5% | <0.1% | None detected | Freely soluble in water |
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