Product Identification

Product Name

Manganous nitrate hexahydrate

CAS

17141-63-8

Formula

Mn(NO3)2 . 6H2O

Formula

H12MnN2O12

Molecular Weight

178.95

EINECS

236-196-1

RTECS

QU9780000

Merck

13,5756

Beilstein/Gmelin

72338 (G)

Physical and Chemical Properties

Melting Point

24.9

Density

1.72 g/cm3 (30 C)

Heat Of Vaporization

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical assistance.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

Skin

Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Eyes

In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Ingestion may cause severe injury, burns, or death.

Inhalation

Vapors may cause injury, burns, death.

Skin

Contact may result in injury, burns and death.

Eyes

See Skin.

Hazards

May explode from heat or contamination. May react explosively with hydrocarbons (fuels). May ignite combustibles.

EC Risk Phrase

R 8 48/20/22

EC Safety Phrase

S 17 22 36/37

UN (DOT)

2724

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Small Fires: Use water. Do not use dry chemicals or foams. carbon dioxide or Halon may provide limited control. Large Fires: Flood fire area with water from a distance.

Fire Potential

These substances will accelerate burning when involved in a fire.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Keep away from combustible materials. Avoid contact unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area.

Transport Information

UN Number

2724

Stability and Reactivity

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.