SAFETY DATA SHEET
Bismuth Subnitrate
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Bismuth Subnitrate
Other Names:
Bismuth(III) nitrate basic; Bismuthyl nitrate; Bismuth(III) oxynitrate; Bismuth(III) Subnitrate.
Product Number(s):
C084
CAS Number:
1304-85-4
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Bismuth staining for light and electron microscopy.
Bismuth staining for light and electron microscopy.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to organs.
STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to organs.
STOT RE 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
May cause damage to organs.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Ingestion:
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see on this label)
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Bismuth Subnitrate
1304-85-4
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Not required.
Skin protection
Protective gloves.
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.
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.
Body protection
Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
White crystalline powder.
Odour
Odourless
pH
Not applicable.
Vapour Pressure
Not applicable.
Density
4.93 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Boiling Point
Undetermined.
Melting Point
Undetermined.
Solubility
Insoluble.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not applicable.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Product is not flammable.
Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
Formula
H9Bi5N4O22
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No decomposition if used according to specification.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
Water hazard class 1 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
UN1477
Proper shipping name
1477 NITRATES, INORGANIC, N.O.S
Transport hazard class
5.1
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
No
Special precautions for users
Warning: Oxidising substances.
EMS Number: F-A
Stowage Category: A
Segregation Code:
SG38 Stow 'separated from' SGG2-ammonium compounds.
SG49 Stow 'separated from' SGG6-cyanides.
EMS Number: F-A
Stowage Category: A
Segregation Code:
SG38 Stow 'separated from' SGG2-ammonium compounds.
SG49 Stow 'separated from' SGG6-cyanides.
Additional information
ADG ·
Limited quantities (LQ) 1 kg
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 g
Limited quantities (LQ) 1 kg
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 g
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Substance is not listed.
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
22 November 2023
Comments
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.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.