BDCLV - NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE
- MSDS: BDCLV
- Manufacturer: DU PONT E I DE NEMOURS AND CO INC
- Product Name: NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-148-7155
Product Identification
Product ID:NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-148-7155
MSDS Number: BDCLV
Responsible Party
WILMINGTON, DE 19899
US
Emergency Phone: 800-441-7515
Info Phone: 800-441-3637(MEDICAL) OR CHEMTREC
Cage: 18873
Contractor
Telephone: 800-441-7515;800-441-9442
Cage: 18873
Ingredients
NITRIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS: 7697-37-2
RTECS: QU5775000
Fraction By Weight: 70.4%
OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
WATER
Fraction By Weight: 29.6%
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:IRRITATION.CAN CAUSE EYE DAMAGE.
SKIN:CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. INHALATION:CAN CAUSE BREATHING
DIFFICULTIES AND LEAD TO PNEUMONIA AND PULMONARY EDEMA,WHICH MAY BE
FATAL. INGESTION:CAN CAUSE PAINS A ND BURNS OF
MOUTH,THROAT,ESOPHAGUS AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:LIQ & VAPOR CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.HARMFUL IF
INHALED.W LUNG INJURY.MAY PRODUCE DANGEROUS TOXIC GASES.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
DISORDERS OR EYES DISEASE MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF
THIS SUBSTANCE.
First Aid
First Aid:SKIN/EYES:FLUSH W PLENTY WATER.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR
GIVE CPR/0*2 IF NEED.REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.GIVE LG
AMTS WATER W MILK OF MAGNESIA,MILK,MGO,EFF WHITES.OLIVE OIL.DO NOT
INDUCE VOM ITING.AVOID CARBONATES CALL A PHYSICIAN.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:FOR FIRE IN AREA,USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL
CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER INCREASES,COMBUST,BILITY.CAN
IGNITE COMBUST,OXID MATL.MAY PRODUCE TOXIC GAS.METALS GIV H*2.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK W/O
RISK. EVACUATE AREA. SM SPILL:ABSORB WITH INERT ABSORBENT,FLUSH
AREA WITH WATER. LG SPILL:NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH. FLUSH
NEUTRALIZED SOLUTION TO SEWER IN ACC ORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL
FED,STA, & LOCAL REGS.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT CONTRS FROM PHYS DAMAGE.KEEP OUT OF DIR RAYS OF
SUN AWAY FR ORG PROD & OTHER EASILY OXID MATL
Other Precautions:LOOSEN CLOSURES CAREFULLY.NEVER USE PRESSURE TO
EMPTY.WASH CONTAINERS BEFORE RE-USE.DO NOT BREATH VAPOR.AVOID
CONTACT.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.REFER TO DUPONT NITRIC ACID
DTA SHEET.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:SCBA, SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS,SULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHNG,HARD
HAT,CHEMICAL SUIT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PER MR. DAN SIEGER, SPCC; HE SAID THIS STOCK NUMBER IS MANAGED BY THE
NUCLEAR GROUP OF SPCC. THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT CALLED FOR 4.4% NITRIC
ACID, HOWEVER, THE REASON THERE ARE DIFFERENCES IS BECAUSE EAC H
CONTRACT NUMBER COULD HAVE CALLED FORA DIFFERENT PERCENTAGE UNDER
THE SAME STOCK NUMBER. SIGNED WENDY E. BRIDGES;NAVY
Chemical Properties
HCC:C4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:246-252F
Vapor Pres:9.5
Vapor Density:2.3
Spec Gravity:1.389
Evaporation Rate & Reference:APPROX 1(BU AC=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS-LT BROWN CLEAR LIQ.;ACRID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CYANIDES,SULFIDES,ORGANICS METALS,CARBIDES,OXIDIBLE MATL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES AND OTHER OXIDES;
TOXIC FUMES; FLAM GAS
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:IF APPRVD,DRAIN DILUTE/NEUTRALD ACID TO
TREATMENT PLANT.
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