Sodium Nitrate FCC Crystals
Jost Code: 3771
Sodium Nitrate can be used as an antimicrobial agent and as a food preservative. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
NaNO3
CAS Number
7631-99-4
Molecular Weight
84.99
Use
Antimicrobial agent; preservative
Description
Colorless crystalline granules, odorless
Containers
50 kg / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only
D.O.T. Information
Hazard Class 5.1, UN1498, Oxidizer
Agglomeration
Sodium Nitrate crystals tend to agglomerate. Agglomeration is a normal occurrence for this chemical.
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
2/20/2015
Identification
Sodium
Positive
Nitrate
Positive
Assay (Dried basis)
99.0 - 100.5 %
pH
Neutral to Litmus
Lead
4 ppm maximum
Total Chlorine
To pass test
