DALLASGIRL0618 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 A 2 yr old child has consumed calcium nitrate. 6236 Arnold Ct. - Off of Cedarcrest. Governor's ? subdivision. I did not hear the full name. Link to post Share on other sites
hart408 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 (edited) Calcium nitrate, also called Norgessalpeter (Norwegian saltpeter) and Kalksalpeter, is a white coloured soluble salt with the formula Ca(NO3)2.4H2O. It is deliquescent, readily absorbing moisture from the air. It is used as a reagent, a pyrotechnic and a fertilizer. The fertilizer grade (15.5-0-0 + 19% Ca) is popular in the greenhouse and hydroponics trades. Use: In explosives, matches, pyrotechnics; manuf. incandescent mantles, radio tubes. That is awful. Why wasn't it locked up? I hope the little one is ok. Edited March 24, 2007 by CeeJay Link to post Share on other sites
DALLASGIRL0618 Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Calcium nitrate, also called Norgessalpeter (Norwegian saltpeter) and Kalksalpeter, is a white coloured soluble salt with the formula Ca(NO3)2.4H2O. It is deliquescent, readily absorbing moisture from the air. It is used as a reagent, a pyrotechnic and a fertilizer. The fertilizer grade (15.5-0-0 + 19% Ca) is popular in the greenhouse and hydroponics trades. Use: In explosives, matches, pyrotechnics; manuf. incandescent mantles, radio tubes. That is awful. Why wasn't it locked up? I hope the little one is ok. I don't know, and never heard any more than that. The caller said it was approximately 1 teaspoon full. I don't know what that amount would do, especially to a 2 yr old Link to post Share on other sites
hart408 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I don't know, and never heard any more than that. The caller said it was approximately 1 teaspoon full. I don't know what that amount would do, especially to a 2 yr old You are a good citizen. Thanks for posting for us! Have a good day. Link to post Share on other sites
DALLASGIRL0618 Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 You are a good citizen. Thanks for posting for us! Have a good day. No problem. I just wish I knew the outcome of most of these. Link to post Share on other sites
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