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Rev. 4-15-2007   Printable Version
MSDS Sheet



STRONTIUM NITRATE

    
TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
 
Product Code:   19-6150
Strontium Nitrate Sr(NO3)2:   99.0%
Barium as Ba(NO3)2:   0.9%
Calcium as Ca(NO3)2:   0.10%
Sodium as NaNO3:   0.15%
Water Insoluble:   0.01%
Moisture:   0.05%
Iron Fe, ppm:   1.5ppm
SrCl2, ppm:   60ppm
pH, 5% Solution:   6.5
     
     
     
     
 
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:  MIL-S-20322B
 
PACKAGING:   50 lb. Bag & 300 lb. Polylined Fiber and Metal Drums MIL-Spec contains Desiccant Bags
 
USES:   Strontium nitrate is used in pyrotechnics for production of red color, signal lights, marine signals, railroad flares and in matches.
 
HANDLING:   Oxidizer, moderately toxic, fire risk when in contact with organic materials. Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Avoid reducing agents and metal powders. OSHA PEL and ACGIH TLV-TWA have been established for this compound as 0.5mg/m3 Ba(NO3)2. See MSDS for more information.
 
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:   Strontium Nitrate
& SHIPPING INFORMATION:   UN# 1507, Class 5.1, PGIII, Label Code 5.1
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION

Strontium Nitrate
 
CAS Number
RTECS Number
Melting point
Water Solubility

10042-76-9
WK 9800000
570 °C
1.5 part water

EINEC Number
Molecular Wt.
Molecular Formula
Specific Gravity

2331319
211.65
Sr(NO3)2
3.0
 

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