International Chemical Safety Cards GUANIDINE NITRATE ICSC: 0561 GUANIDINE NITRATE Guanidine mononitrate Guandidinium nitrate CH6N4O3/CH5N3.HNO3 Molecular mass: 122.1 CAS # 506-93-4 RTECS # MF4350000 ICSC # 0561 UN # 1467 TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING FIRE Explosive. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking. NO contact with flammable substances. Water in large amounts. EXPLOSION Risk of fire and explosion. Do NOT expose to friction or shock. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.   EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! INHALATION See Notes. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. SKIN Pain. Blisters. Protective gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. EYES Pain. Severe deep burns. Face shield. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. INGESTION Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rest. Refer for medical attention. SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING Evacuate danger area and consult an expert in case of large spill. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Fireproof. Separated from combustible and reducing substances, strong oxidants. UN Classification. UN Hazard Class: 5.1 UN Packing Group: III SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK ICSC: 0561 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards GUANIDINE NITRATE ICSC: 0561 I M P O R T A N T D A T A PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. PHYSICAL DANGERS: CHEMICAL DANGERS: May explosively decompose on shock, friction, or concussion. May explode on heating. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including nitric acid and nitrogen oxides. The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts with combustible and reducing materials. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs): TLV not established. MAK not established. ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly. EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: The substance is corrosive to the eyes and the skin. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Decomposes below boiling point: Melting point: 213-215°C Solubility in water: moderate

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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated. Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water. Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-51G02

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ICSC: 0561 GUANIDINE NITRATE © IPCS, CEC, 1993

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