WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT, INC. -- STRONTIUM NITRATE 37-5750 -- 6810-00D003537 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:STRONTIUM NITRATE 37-5750
MSDS Date:12/27/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003537
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT, INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-359-2502(CHEMTREC)
Emergency Phone Num:716-334-4222(NIGHT)
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:SS 1000
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL RASZEJA
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:EO227
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:716-359-2502
CAGE:EO227
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-99-A-0024-0020
CAGE:63759
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-99-P3451
CAGE:63759

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:STRONTIUM NITRATE
CAS:10042-76-9
RTECS #:WK9800000
= Wt:100.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 540MG/KG
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MILD CHEMICAL BURNS RO EYES AND SLIGHT
    IRRITATION TO SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. EXERCISE APPROPIATE
    PROCEDURES TO MINIMIZE POTENTIAL HAARDS.
Effects of Overexposure:MILD CHEMICAL BURNS RO EYES AND SLIGHT
    IRRITATION TO SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. EXERCISE APPROPIATE
    PROCEDURES TO MINIMIZE POTENTIAL HAARDS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS
    OPENING EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:F LUSH WITH WATER THEN
    WASH WITH SOAP/WATER. INHALE: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF ILL EFFECTS
    DEVE LOP, GET MEICAL ATTENTION. INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE 1 OR 2
    GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK. INDUCE VOMITING & CALL PHYSICIAN. NEVER
    GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY OR FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE (CO2), DRY
    CHEMICAL (ABC).
Fire Fighting Procedures:FLOOD WITH LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER.MATERIAL MAY
    MELT/FUSE, APPLICATION OF WATER MAY SCATTER MOLTEN MATERIAL.IN FIRE
    CONDITIONS, WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATH APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SPONTANEOUS CHEMICAL REACTION WITH LOW
    FLASH POINT ORGANICS/REDUCING AGENTS/HEATSHOCK. INCREASES
    FLAMMABILITY OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL.FIRE/EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY
    PRODUCE HAZ DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS.WHEN BU RNING PRODUCES BRILLIANT
    RED FIRE.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:RECOVER FOR USE IF NOT CONTAMINATED.SWEEP UP &
    PLACE IN SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. SMALL QUANTITIES MAY BE
    DISSOLVED IN WATER & FLUSHED TO SEWER WITH LARGE  AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,PLACE AWAY FROM
    SPARKS/FLAME/REDUCING AGENTS.KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN & EYES & CLOTHING. FOR
    LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG,FOOD,HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN. READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING.REMOVE AND
    WASH CONTAMINATED CL OTHING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NEEDED IN NORMAL LABORATORY HANDLING. IF
    DUSTY CONDITIONS PREVAIL WORK IN VENTILATION HOOD OR WEAR NIOSH
    APPROVED DUST MASK OR RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ARE RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES,SMOCK,APRON,PROPER GLOVES,EYEWASH
    STATION,FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
Work Hygienic Practices:DECONTAMINATE CLOTH/SHOES BEFORE REUSE. WASH
    THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING
    W/CHEM.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WARD'S P/N: 37W5750

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:D1
Boiling Pt:=645.C, 1193.F
B.P. Text:DECOMPOSES
Melt/Freeze Pt:=570.C, ######F
Decomp Temp:=645.C, 1193.F
Vapor Pres:NEGLIGIBLE
Spec Gravity:2.986 @20C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NON-VOLATILE
Solubility in Water:66 GRAMS/100ML @20C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE GRANULES, CRYSTALS OR POWDER; NO ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONVOL

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, FLAME, HEAT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CAN BE EXPLOSIVE WHEN MIXED WITH REDUCING
    AGENTS, MIXTURES MAY DETONATE BY HEAT & SHOCK.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE/TREATMET/DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO
    FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL LAWS.FOLLOWING GUIDELINES FOR DISPOSAL OF
    CATALOG-SIZE QUANTITIES ONLY. DISPOSE OF IN APPROVED CHEMICAL
    LANDFILL OR CONTRACT WITH APPR OVED & LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

=======================  Other Information  =======================

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.