BKLJY - NITRIC ACID (A-200)
- MSDS: BKLJY
- Manufacturer: FISHER SCIENTIFIC
- Product Name: NITRIC ACID (A-200)
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-753-4779
Product Identification
Product ID:NITRIC ACID (A-200)
MSDS Date:12/14/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4779
MSDS Number: BKLJY
Responsible Party
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US
Emergency Phone: 201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Info Phone: 201-796-7100
Cage: 94480
Contractor
Telephone: 201-796-7100
Cage: 94480
Ingredients
NITRIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS: 7697-37-2
RTECS: QU5775000
Fraction By Weight: 70%
OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
WATER
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
Fraction By Weight: 30 - 35%
OXIDIZERS. FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
(CHRONIC) DERMATITIS OR EFTS SIMILAR TO ACUTE EXPOS.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
& POSS BLINDNESS. EYE MAY BE TOTALLY DESTROYED.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
(ACUTE)
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
EDEMA WHICH MAY RESULT IN RESP DISTRESS & ASPHYXIA.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
PAIN, SHOCK W/MARKED HYPOTENSION. CIRCULATORY
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
FAILURE. POSS ESOPHAGEAL & GASTRIC PERFORATION
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
MAY OCCUR WITHIN A FEW WEEKS/MAY BE DELAYED FOR
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
CIRCULATORY COLLAPSE OR ASPIRATION. (CHRONIC)
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
LATER DEATH MAY BE FROM PERITONITIS, SEVERE
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
DO NOT USE GASTRIC
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
OR MILK. IF VOMITING PERSISTS, GIVE FLUIDS RPTDLY.
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
TREAT FOR SHOCK. GET MD IMMED. KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
READILY OXIDIZABLE MATLS. PROVIDE GOOD VENTILATION
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA & DENY
RTECS: 9999999ZZ
Hazards
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:(ACUTE) SEVERE RESP IRRIT,
W/POSS MUC MEMB BURNS. PULMONARY EDEMA MAY OCCUR IMMED OR DELAYED
5-72 HRS. (CHRONIC) EROSION OF TEETH, INFLAMMATION & POSS ULCERS TO
MOUTH & POSS JAW NECROSIS. BRONCH IAL INFLAMM & POTNTL BRONCHIAL
ASTHMA. SKIN:(ACUTE) SEVERE PAIN, BURNS & POSS YELLOW STAINS. BURNS
MAY (SEE INGRED 3)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:COUGHING, CHOKING, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE,
NAUSEA, WEAKNESS. TIGHTNESS IN CHEST, DYPSNEA, FROTHY SPUTUM &
CYANOSIS, HYPOTENSION. SKIN:PAIN & DISCOLORATION. EYE:EXCESSIVE
LACRIMATION, PAIN, PHOTOPHO BIA. INGEST:MARKED THIRST, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIARRHEA, BLOOD TINGED VOMITUS, WEAK PULSE, SHALLOW
RESPIRATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:IMPAIRED PULMONARY FUNCTION,
PRE-EXISTING EYE AND SKIN DISORDERS.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (O2/ARTF RESP), GET
MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG/SHOES IMMED. WASH W/MILD SOAP &
LG QTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15-20 MINS. IN CASE OF CHEM BURNS,
COVER W/ DRY, STERILE DRSG, BANDAGE. GET MD IMMED. EYES:FLUSH IMMED
W/LG AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15-20 MINS. CONTINUE IRRIGATION
W/STERILE WATER UNTIL PH HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL (30-60 MINS) (SEE
INGRED 12)
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL OR SODA ASH. LARGER FIRES,
FLOOD AREA WITH WATER FROM A DISTANCE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF W/O RISK. APPLY COOLING WATER TO SIDES
EXPOSED TO FLAMES UNTIL (SEE SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZERS DECOMPOSE WHEN HEATED/INCR BURN
RATE OF COMBUST MATL. CNTCT W/EASILY OXIDIZABLE, ORG/OTHER COMBUST
MATLS MAY RESULT IN IGNIT, VIOLENT COMBUST/EXPLOS.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:KEEP COMBUST AWAY FROM SPILLED MATL. DO NOT
TOUCH MATL. STOP LEAK IF W/O RISK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPS.
DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CNTNR. SMALL:FLUSH AREA W/FLOODING AMTS OF
WATER. LG:DIKE FAR AHE AD OF SPILL FOR LATER DISPOSAL. (SEE INGRED
16)
Neutralizing Agent:SLAKED LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE OR CRUSHED
LIMESTONE.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
SEPARATE FROM METALLIC POWDERS, CARBIDES, HYDROGEN SULFIDE,
TURPENTINE, ORGANIC ACIDS & ALL COMBUST, (SEE INGRED 15)
Other Precautions:MAY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATLS. REACTS VIOLENTLY
W/ WATER AND FUELS. FLAMMABLE, POISONOUS GASES MAY ACCUMULATE IN
TANKS & HOPPER CARS. RUNOFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD RESP EQUIP. CONC:125
MG/M3; SUPPLIED AIR RESP IN CONTINUOUS FLOW MODE. 250 MG/M3; SCBA
W/FULL FACEPIECE, AIR PURIFYING, FULL FACEPIECE (GAS MASK),
CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE W/ FULL FACE PIECE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEM TO MEET PUBLISHED
EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEM WORKERS GOGG.MAY ADD FULL(SEE SUPP)
Other Protective Equipment:DELUGE SHOWER. EMERGENCY WASH FACILITIES,
IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
EATING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIREFIGHT PROC:WELL AFTER FIRE OUT.AVOID ENDS OF TANKS. FOR MASSIVE
FIRE,CARGO AREA,USE UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER/MONITOR NOZZLES; IF
IMPOSS,GET OUT/LET FIRE BURN. USE FLOODING AMTS/WATER AS FOG. COOL
CNTN RS W/FLOODING AMTS/WATER, APPLY FROM A FAR.AVOID BRTHG CORR
VAP, KEEP UPWIND.EYE PROT:LENGTH FACE SHIELD TO GOGG.
Chemical Properties
HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:181F,83C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-44F,-42C
Vapor Pres:47.9
Vapor Density:3.2
Spec Gravity:1.5027
Solubility in Water:VERY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH A SUFFOCATING
ODOR.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE, ORGANICS, WATER, AMMONIA, AMINES, NITROGEN DIOXIDE,
CARBOHYDRATES, ORGANIC ACID, STRONG (SEE INGRED 3)
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS EXOTHERMICALLY WITH WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:REACTS EXOTHERMICALLY WITH WATER.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO
GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE, 40 CFR 262, EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE
NUMBER D002. REPORTABLE QUANTITY:1000 POUNDS.
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