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Hummel Croton Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate

Hummel Croton Calcium Nitrate Tetrahydrate is used for the match and explosives industries as well as a corrosive inhibitor in diesel fuels in the pyrotechnic industry. It can also be used in the agricultural industry.
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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Base Chemicals Functions
CAS No.
13477-34-4
RTEC Number
EW 3000000
EINECS No.
2333321.0
Molecular formula
Ca(NO₃)₂.4H₂O

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting point45.0°C-
Molecular Weight236.13--
Chemical Analysis
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Nitrate (Anhydrous)69 - 71%-
Calcium Nitrate (Tetrahydrate)min. 99.5%-
Water Insolublesmax. 400ppm-
Sodiummax. 100ppm-
Sulphatemax. 50ppm-
Chloridemax. 50ppm-
Ammoniamax. 50ppm-
Copper Contentmax. 10ppm-
Iron Contentmax. 10ppm-
Lead Contentmax. 10ppm-
Magnesium Contentmax. 10ppm-
pH (5% Aqueous Solution)6 - 8.5--
Turbidity (50% Aqueous Solution)max. 5NTU-

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging
  • 55lb.
  • 100 - 200 lb. Polybags
  • 110lb. & 250lb. Polylined Fiber Drums

Storage & Handling

Handling
  • Store below 25oC.
  • 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.
Shipping
  • Proper Shipping Name - Calcium Nitrate
  • Shipping Information - UN# 1454, Class 5.1, PG III, Label Code 5.1