Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, 97+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate is used as a nitrogenous fertilizer and a corrosive inhibitor in diesel fuels. It is utilized in plant cells for culture experiments. It is also used in cooling baths and waste water handling.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate is used as a nitrogenous fertilizer and a corrosive inhibitor in diesel fuels. It is utilized in plant cells for culture experiments. It is also used in cooling baths and waste water handling.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol and acetone.

Notes
Store in cool place. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong reducing agents.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 132°C (decomposition)
• Melting Point: 43°C to 45°C
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1454
• Merck Index: 14,1682
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 236.15 (164.09 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.82
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Calcium nitrate, tetrahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Oxidising solid Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501-Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations..

RUO – Research Use Only