BDCLV - NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE

Product Identification

Product ID:NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-148-7155
MSDS Number: BDCLV

Responsible Party
DU PONT E I DE NEMOURS & CO INC
1007 MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19899
US

Emergency Phone: 800-441-7515

Info Phone: 800-441-3637(MEDICAL) OR CHEMTREC

Cage: 18873

Contractor
E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS & CO
WILMINGTON, DE 19898 US

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.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.