Product ID:NITRIC ACID SOLUTION 1:1 (2540)
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N006819
MSDS Number: BCNRH

HACH COMPANY

100 DAYTON RD.
AMES, IA 50010-6402
US

Emergency Phone: 515-232-2533

Info Phone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

HACH COMPANY

907 AMES, IA 50010 US

Telephone: 800-227-4224

Cage: 4T252

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: <50%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DEMINERALIZED WATER(TO 100 %)

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Effects of Overexposure:EYE,SKIN & RESP TRACT CORROSIVE,CAUSES CHRONIC
BRONCHITIS.

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR @ LEAST 15
MIN.SKIN:FLUSH W/H*2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTAM CLOTHING.INGEST:DO NOT
INDUCE VOMIT.GIVE LG QUANT OF H*2O. GIVE @ LEAST 1 OZ OF MILK OF
MAGNESIA IN EQUAL A MT OF H*2O/3 EGG WHITES.NEVER GIVE(SEE SUPP
DATA)

Extinguishing Media:H*2O
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT DETERMINED

Spill Release Procedures:COVER W/SODIUM BICARBONATE/SODA ASH-SLAKED
LIME MIXTURE(50-50). MIX & ADD H*2O. SCOOP UP & WASH DOWN DRAIN
W/EXCESS H*2O. WASH SITE W/SODA ASH SOLUTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AMBER BOTTLES SEPARATE FROM
OXIDIZABLE MATL.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID CONTACT
W/EYES,SKIN & CLOTHING.DO NOT BREATHE CHEMICALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT STORE NEAR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. STORE IN
TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ACID GAS ORGANIC VAP
RESPIRATOR DEPENDG ON CONDT
Ventilation:USE HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT,RUBBER APRON.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAP PRESS:62 @ 25C. PH:<0.5. EMER & FIRST AID: ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.GIVE ARTF RESP IF
NECESS.IN ALL CASES CAL LOCAL POISON CENTER/PHYSICIAN FIRST.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:234F,112C
Spec Gravity:1.255
Evaporation Rate & Reference:0.21 (H*2O)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT COLORLESS/YELLOWISH LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:COMBUSTIBLES,ORGANIC MATL,REDUCING &
OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO*X & HYDROGEN NITRATE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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