BKJBT - NITRIC ACID 70%

Product Identification

Product ID:NITRIC ACID 70%
MSDS Date:06/28/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-325-0023
MSDS Number: BKJBT

Responsible Party
G FREDERICK SMITH CHEMICAL COMPANY
867 MCKINLEY AVENUE
COLUMBUS, OH 43223

Emergency Phone: (614) 881-5501 OF (800) 858-9682

Info Phone: (614) 881-5501 OF (800) 858-9682

Cage: NO436

Contractor
GFS CHEMICALS
245 POWELL, OH 43065 US

Telephone: 614-881-5501

Cage: GFSCH

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, H2O

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 30%

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/SKIN: VERY CORROSIVE. INHALATION:
VERY CORROSIVE, CHOKING, BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONITIS, BREATHING
DIFFICULTY, MUCOUS MEMBRANES. INGESTION: BURNING OF ESOPHAGUS &
MOUTH, IRRITATION, SHOCK OR DEATH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: VERY CORROSIVE. INHALATION: VERY
CORROSIVE, CHOKING, BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONITIS, & BREATHING
DIFFICULTY. INGESTION: BURNING OF MOUTH & ESOPHAGUS, IRRITATION,
SHOCK OR DEATH.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH WELL W/WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULTY, GIVE OXYGEN. IF BREATHNG STOPS,
ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGESTION: GIVE WATER. DON'T USE
SODA OR IND UCE VOMITING. GIVE DEMULCENT. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.

Fire Fighting

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY CAUSE FIRE/EXPLOSION W/COMBUSTIBLES,
FLAMMABLES OR REDUCING AGENTS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:WASH UP IMMEDIATELY W/WATER, SODA OR LIME TO
NEUTRALIZE. PROVIDE VENTILATION. DON'T USE SAWDUST, RAGS, OR THE
LIKE AS ABSORBENT.
Neutralizing Agent:WATER, SODA OR LIME

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAY DISCOLOR ON STORAGE. AVOID
BREATHING SMOKE OR FUMES. USE ONLY W/PROPER VENTILATION. DON'T USE
SAWDUST, RAGS OR THE LIKE AS AN ABSORBENT.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:AS REQUIRED
Ventilation:PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH & WATER SUPPLY
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:249.8F
Spec Gravity:1.408
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALCOHOL, CHARCOAL, MOST ORGANICS & REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:COMBUSTIBLES & FLAMMABLES

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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