Product ID:NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/18/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-325-0023
MSDS Number: BHYPM

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151,800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

NITRIC ACID

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 65-71%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM;4 PPM STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM;4 PPM STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 29-35%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS OF
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING, CHEST PAINS,
PULMONARY EDEMA, LUNG INFLAMMATION,, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, AND MAY BE
FATAL. SKIN: SEVERE IRRITATION/BUR NS. EYE: SEVERE IRRITATION OR
BURNS. INGEST: NAUSEA, VOMITING, SEVERE BURNS, ULCERATION - MOUTH,
(SEE EFTS OF OVEREXPOS)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: THROAT, STOMACH, AND MAY BE FATAL.
CHRONIC EFFECTS: DAMAGE TO LUNGS, TEETH. TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN,
MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS, TEETH, GI TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE, LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP
& WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY.
INGESTED:DO N OT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSESOF MILK OR
WATER AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. DOCTOR TO ORDER VOMITING.
NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR IS
SEVERE,SEE A DOCTOR.

Flash Point Method:CC
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE AND PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. MOVE EXPOSED CNTNRS IF W/O RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT W/OTHER MATL MAY
CAUSE FIRE. REACTS W/MOST METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH CAN
FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE W/AIR. EXOTHERMS W H2O

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG. STOP LEAK IF YOU
CAN DO SO W/O RISK. VENTILATE. NEUTRALIZE SPILL. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,
CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY CNTNR & COVER; REMOVE FROM
AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER. KEEP COMBUSTABLES FROM
SPILLEDMATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME. J T BAKER NEUTRASORB OR TEAM 'LOW NA
+' ACID NEUTS ARE RECOMND.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMM & COMBUSTIBLE MATLS. ISOLATE FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP PRODUCT OUT OF LIGHT.
Other Precautions:NO INFORMATION GIVEN ON MSDS BY SUPPLIER

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY. USE
NIOSH/MSHA RESPIRATOR FOR ACID DUST/MIST IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE
TLV/PEL OR IF ABOVE 100 PPM SUPPLIED AIR RESP OR SCBA. SEE 29 CFR
1910.134 FOR REGULAT IONS PERTAINING TO RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES PLUS FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM & PROTECTIVE SUIT. HMIS:EMERGENCY
EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:USE STRICT CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID ALL
CONTACT, IF POSSIBLE. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS RECEIVED FROM NAVY (FOCAL POINT N). NAVY IDENTIFIED NSN.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:249F,121C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-43F,-42C
Vapor Pres:9
Spec Gravity:1.4
pH:1
Viscosity:NONE SPECIFI.
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. SUFFOCATING ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, CARBONATES, SULFIDES, CYANIDES, COMBUSTIBLES, REDUCERS,
METALS,CARBIDES, NH4OH, WATER, ALCOHOLS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT, MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, HYDROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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