Name | AMMONIUM NITRITE |
Synonyms | azanium,nitrite AMMONIUM NITRITE Ammonium nitrite nitrousacid,ammoniumsalt Nitrous acid, ammonium salt Ammonium nitrite [Forbidden] EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 076201 |
CAS | 13446-48-5 |
EINECS | 236-598-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/HNO2.H3N/c2-1-3;/h(H,2,3);1H3 |
Molecular Formula | H4N2O2 |
Molar Mass | 64.04396 |
Density | 1.690 |
Melting Point | explodes at 60–70, producing N2, H2O, and other products [KIR78] [CIC73] |
Boling Point | 30°C |
Water Solubility | g/100 g solution H2O: 56.0 (1.4°C), 64.3 (19.15°C); equilibrium solid phase NH4NO2 [KRU93] |
Color | White to yellow crystals |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
category | oxidant |
toxicity grade | high toxicity |
Acute toxicity | Reference range: oral-rat 85 mg/kg |
explosive hazard characteristics | mixed with reductant, sulfur, phosphorus, etc, friction can burst |
flammability hazard characteristics | toxic nitrogen oxides and ammonia fumes generated by heat |
storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; Light loading and light unloading; With organic matter, reducing agent, sulfur, separate storage of phosphorus flammability |
fire extinguishing agent | water and sand mist |
Occupational Standard | TWA 1 mg/m3; sel 3 mg/m3 |