Data Sheet

Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate

Typical Chemical Analysis

Product Code03-0340
Calcium Nitrate as Anhydrous69-71%
Calcium Nitrate as Tetrahydrate99.5% Min
Water Insolubles< 400 ppm
Sodium< 100 ppm
Sulphate - Chloride & Ammonia each< 50 ppm
Copper - Iron - Lead & Magnesium each< 10 ppm
pH 5% aqueous soln6-8.5
Turbidity 50% aqueous soln5 N.T.U. Max

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS: N/A

PACKAGING: 55, 100-200 lb. Polybags, 110 lb. & 250 lb. Polylined Fiber Drums

Uses

In the pyrotechnic industry, Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate is used for the match and explosives industries as well as a corrosive inhibitor in diesel fuels. It can also be used in the Agricultural industry.

Handling

Store below 25 oC. Deliquescent mixtures with combustible materials are readily ignited. Since no exposure limit has been established for Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate by OSHA and ACGIH, we recommend our product be treated as a nuisance dust 15mg/m3. See SDS for more information.

Proper Shipping Name

Shipping Information

Calcium Nitrate

UN# 1454, Class 5.1, PG III, Label Code 5.1

Product Information

Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate

CAS Number13477-34-4
RTEC NumberEW 3000000
Melting point45 ° C
EINEC Number2333321
Molecular Wt.236.13
Molecular FormulaCa(NO₃)₂ • 4H₂O

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