Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Strontium nitride (99.5%-Sr)
CAS Registry Number: 12033-82-8
Formula: Sr3N2
EINECS Number: 234-795-2
Chemical Family: metal nitride
Synonym: Strontium dinitride
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title compound 12033-82-8 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview: Irritating to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Liberates ammonia gas in the presence of moisture.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eyes
Eye Contact: Cases moderate irritation to the eyes. May cause severe eye damage.
Skin Contact: Prolonged contact with skin causes severe irritation with redness and pain.
Inhalation: Dust causes severe irritation to the nose mucous membranes and respiratory tract.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Ingestion of large amounts may cause nausea, vomiting and headache.
Acute Health Affects: Causes moderate irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory tract. Inhalation of dust may damage the lungs.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated ingestion may lead to weakness, general
Chronic Health Affects:
depression, headache and mental impairment.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: no data
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam. Do not use water.
If this product is involved in a fire, fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire, this material may emit caustic and corrosive fumes of ammonia.
Decomposion Products:
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazards.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with vermiculite, diatomaceous earth or other suitable non-combustible adsorbent
Spill and Leak Procedures:
and swept up. Dispose of properly.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Material generates ammonia in contact with moisture. Store and handle under an inert atmosphere of nitrogen
Handling and Storage:
or argon. Keep bottle tightly sealed and away from heat and moisture.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Handle the material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: No additional protection required.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: -60mesh tan pwdr.
Molecular Weight: 290.87
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: no data
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: no data
Odor: none
Solubility in Water: liberates toxic gases in water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: moisture sensitive
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with moist air and high temperatures
Incompatibility: water, mineral acids, oxidizing agents, active metals and halogens
Decomposition Products: strontium hydroxide, ammonia (in moist air) and nitrogen oxides.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: no data
Mutagenic Effects: no data
Tetratogenic Effects: no data
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Metallic substance, Water-reactive, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 4.3
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): II
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 3208
Shipping Name (IATA): Metallic substance, Water-reactive, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (IATA): 4.3
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): II
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 3208
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Listed in the TSCA inventory
SARA (Title 313): Not reportable under SARA 313.
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A