Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate, 99.98% (metals basis), 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.

Specifications

• Boiling Point: 132°C (decomposition)
• Melting Point: 42°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 25 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.98%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 236.15 (164.09 Anhydrous)
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White crystalline or powder
• Density: 1.82 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Calcium nitrate tetrahydrate

RUO – Research Use Only