Product ID:NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:10/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F002351
MSDS Number: BBKTL

J.T. BAKER CHEMICAL CO.

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151

Info Phone: (201) 859-2151

Cage: 5B970

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 65-75%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: SEVERE BURNS. INHALATION:
SEVERE IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, COUGHING, CHEST PAINS,
DIFFICULTY BREATHING, & UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTION: FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES: SEVERE BURNS. INHALATION: SEVERE
IRRITATION OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, COUGHING, CHEST PAINS,
DIFFICULTY BREATHING, & UNCONSCIOUSNESS. INGESTION: FATAL.

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE WATER, MILK, OR MILK
OF MAGNESIA. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING,
GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
OXYGEN. EYES/SK IN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTER SHOULD WEAR PROPER EQUIPMENT &
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN
POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. COOL CONTAINERS W/WATER.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/O RISK. VENTILATE
AREA. NEUTALIZE SPILL W/SODA ASH OR LIME. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY
PLACE MATERIAL NTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER. REMOVE FROM AREA.
FLUSH SPILL AREA W /WATER. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY FORM AREA.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
SEPARATELY & AWAY FORM FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP FROM
CONTACT W/CLOTHING OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DON'T STORE NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL, AVOID
BREATHING VAPOR. KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS. WASH THOROUGHLY
AFTER HANDLING. FLUSH SPILL ARE W/WATER SPRAY.

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CONTAINED OXYGEN OR CLEAN AIR-SUPPLIED
BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:USE MECHANICAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT
Eye Protection:GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPRENE APRONS/SAFETY SHOES/CLOTHING
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Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:248F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-44F
Vapor Pres:2.9
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:1.50
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID, W/CHOKING ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:DIPOSE IN ACCORDANCE W/ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL,
STATE, & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA D002, D003

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