BCXGN - NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE
- MSDS: BCXGN
- Manufacturer: ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
- Product Name: NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-070-0889
Product Identification
Product ID:NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-070-0889
MSDS Number: BCXGN
Responsible Party
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US
Emergency Phone: NONE KNOWN
Preparer: NOT PROVIDED
Cage: 1L168
Contractor
Telephone: 201-455-4414
Cage: 1L164
Ingredients
NITRIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS: 7697-37-2
RTECS: QU5775000
Fraction By Weight: 70.5%
OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:SEVER BURNS TO EYES,SKIN.INHALE OF VAPOR
DAMAGES RESPIR TRACT.SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED.ING:CAN B.FATL
First Aid
First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY WATER.EYES:FLUSH W WATER 15 MIN.GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.INGESTION:DRINK LG VOL OF WATER TO
DILUTE.DO NOT I NDUCE VOMITING.
Fire Fighting
Extinguishing Media:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE,USE WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID INHALE OF GAS.USE SELF-CNTND BRTHG
APP,FULL PROT EQUIP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL INCREASE FLAMABILITY OF
WOOD,ORGANICS.CAUSES EXPLOS W H*2S,METAL
POWDERS,CARBIDES,TURPENTINE.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH
ALKALINE MATL SUCH AS SODA ASH,LIME,ETC.PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION AS OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND CO*2 ARE GENERATED DURING
NEUTRALIZATION.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED PROPERLY
DRAINED SITE AWAY FROM HEAT,SUN.ISOLATE FROM
METALS,ORGANICS,WOOD,PAPER PRODUCTS.PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NITRIC ACID VAPOR AND OXIDES ARE INSIDIOUS.SYMPTOMS
FROM INHALATION MAY BE DELAYED.DO NOT BREATH FUMES.SEE MCA CHEMICAL
SAFETY DATA SHEET SD-5,FROM MANUFACT CHEM ASSOC.IN WASHINGTON D.C.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CNTND OR CLEAN AIR SUPPLIED BREATHING
APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT TO ELIMINATE ALL FUMES.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPREN APRON/SHOES,HARD HAT,NEOPREN
CLOTHING,FACE SHIELD
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:C4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=122.C, 251.6F
Vapor Pres:8
Vapor Density:1.58
Spec Gravity:1.42
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1(BUTYL ACETATE)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS,H*2S,WOOD,EXCELSIOR,PAPER PRODUCTS,SIMILAR ORGANICS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POISONOUS OXIDES OF NITROGEN(GASEOUS)
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE AND NEUTRALIZE.IF PERMITTED BY
LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS,FLUSH NEUTRAL RESIDUE TO SEWER
WITH PLENTY OF WATER.CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR DISPOSAL
COMPLIANCE.
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