Sodium Nitrate FCC Crystals
Jost Code: 3771
Synonyms: Chile saltpeter, Nitric acid sodium salt
Sodium Nitrate FCC Crystals 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
85.0
Use
Antimicrobial agent; preservative
Description
Colorless, odorless crystalline granules
Containers
50 kg/110 lb fiber drums; 25 kg cartons EU only
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Regulatory
Hazard Class 5.1, UN1498, Oxidizer
Revision Date
08/02/2021
Agglomeration
Sodium Nitrate crystals tend to agglomerate. Agglomeration is a normal occurrence for this chemical.
Identification
Sodium
Pass
Nitrate
Pass
Assay
99.0 - 100.5 %
pH (20%)
Neutral to Litmus (4.5 - 8.0)
Lead
4 ppm maximum
Total Chlorine
Pass
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
