Bismuth Nitrate Pentahydrate (solid) – Product identifier Trade name: Bismuth Nitrate Pentahydrate · Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing Solids 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Label elements GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Hazard pictograms Signal word Danger Hazard statements May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. 1 Identification 2 Bismuth Nitrate Pentahydrate (solid) – Hazard(s) identification Precautionary statements Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Classification system: NFPA ratings (scale 0 – 4) Other hazards Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable. Description of first aid measures After inhalation: In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation. * 4 Bismuth Nitrate Pentahydrate (solid) – First-aid measures Chemical characterization: Substances CAS: 10035-06-0 Bismuth Nitrate 100% 3 Bismuth Nitrate Pentahydrate (solid) – Composition/information on ingredients Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing agents: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No further relevant information available. Advice for firefighters Protective equipment: No special measures required. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Not required. Environmental precautions: Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Ensure adequate ventilation. Reference to other sections See Section 7 for information on safe handling. See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. See Section 13 for disposal information. Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals PAC-1: 12 mg/m³ PAC-2: 130 mg/m³ PAC-3: 800 mg/m³ Handling: Precautions for safe handling No special precautions are necessary if used correctly. Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage: Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements. Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required. Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed. Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available. Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see section 7. Control parameters Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace: Not required. Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis. 5 Fire-fighting measures 6 Accidental release measures7 Handling and storage 8 Bismuth Nitrate Pentahydrate (solid) – Exposure controls/personal protection · After skin contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. · After eye contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor. · After swallowing: If symptoms persist consult doctor. · Information for doctor: · Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed No further relevant information available. · Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No further relevant information available. 9 Physical and chemical properties · Information on basic physical and chemical properties · General Information · Appearance: Form: Crystalline Powder Color: White · Odor: Odorless · Odor threshold: Not determined. · pH-value: Not applicable. · Change in condition Melting point/Melting range: Boiling point/Boiling range: 29.5 – 30.5°C Not applicable. · Flash point: Not applicable. · Flammability (solid, gaseous): Product is not flammable. · Decomposition temperature: Not determined. · Exposure controls · Personal protective equipment: · General protective and hygienic measures: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed. Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin. · Breathing equipment: In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air. · Protection of hands: 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. · Eye protection: · Body protection: Protective work clothing Reactivity No further relevant information available. Chemical stability Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided: No decomposition if used according to specifications. Possibility of hazardous reactions No dangerous reactions known. Conditions to avoid No further relevant information available. Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available. Hazardous decomposition products: No dangerous decomposition products known. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity: Primary irritant effect: on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. on the eye: Irritating effect. Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known. Additional toxicological information: Carcinogenic categories IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) Substance is not listed. NTP (National Toxicology Program) Substance is not listed. OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) Substance is not listed. · Ignition temperature: Not determined. · Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard. · Explosion limits: Lower: Upper: Not determined. Not determined. · Vapor pressure: Not applicable. · Density at 20℃: · Relative density · Vapor density · Evaporation rate 2.83 g/cmᵌ Not determined. Not applicable. Not applicable. · Solubility in / Miscibility with Water: Not determined. · Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined. · Viscosity: Dynamic: Kinematic: Not applicable. Not applicable. · Other information No further relevant information available. 10 Stability and reactivity 11 Toxicological information Toxicity Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available. Persistence and degradability No further relevant information available. Behavior in environmental systems: Bioaccumulative potential No further relevant information available. Mobility in soil No further relevant information available. Additional ecological information: General notes: Water hazard class 2 (Assessment by list): hazardous for water Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable. Other adverse effects No further relevant information available. Waste treatment methods Recommendation: Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system. Uncleaned packagings: Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. 12 Ecological information 13 Disposal considerations 14 Transport information · UN-Number · DOT, IMDG, IATA UN1477 · UN proper shipping name · DOT Nitrates, inorganic, n.o.s. (Bismuth Nitrate) · IMDG, IATA NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (Bismuth Nitrate) · Transport hazard class(es) · DOT · Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances · Label 5.1 · IMDG, IATA · Class 5.1 Oxidizing substances · Label 5.1 · Packing group · DOT, IMDG, IATA II · Environmental hazards: · Marine pollutant: No · Special precautions for user Warning: Oxidizing substances · EMS Number: F-A,S-Q · Stowage Category A · Segregation Code SG38 Stow “separated from” SGG2-ammonium compounds. SG49 Stow “separated from” SGG6-cyanides · Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code Not applicable. · UN “Model Regulation”: UN 1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S. (BISMUTH NITRATE), 5.1, II 15 Regulatory information · Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture No further relevant information available. · Sara · Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances): Substance is not listed. · Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings): Substance is not listed. · TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act): · Hazardous Air Pollutants Substance is not listed. · Proposition 65 · Chemicals known to cause cancer: Substance is not listed. · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: Substance is not listed. · Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: Substance is not listed. · Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: Substance is not listed. · Carcinogenic categories · EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Substance is not listed. · TLV (Threshold Limit Value) Substance is not listed. · NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) Substance is not listed. · GHS label elements The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). · Hazard pictograms · Signal word Danger · Hazard statements May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. · Precautionary statements Keep away from heat. * 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. · Department issuing SDS: Environment protection department. Date of Preparation / Last Revision: · Date of preparation / last revision Creation Date for SDS: 27-06-2024 Revision 1.0 24-01-2025: Reviewed SDS for accuracy. STN Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Chemical safety assessment: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out. 16 Other information
