Product ID:NITRIC ACID,REAGENT
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-069-8159
MSDS Number: BGKHW

E.I. DUPONT DENEMOURS & CO,INC

1007 MARKET STREET
WILMINGTON, DE 19899
US

Emergency Phone: 800-441-7515

Info Phone: 800-441-7515

Cage: EO721

E.I. DUPONT DENE NEMOURS/WILMINGTON, DE 19898

1635 WILMINGTON, DE 19898 US

Telephone: 800-441-7515;800-441-9442

Cage: EO721

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%

Effects of Overexposure:LIQ & VAPOR CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.HARMFUL IF
INHALED.W LUNG INJURY.MAY PRODUCE DANGEROUS TOXIC GASES.

First Aid:SKIN/EYES:FLUSH W PLENTY WATER.INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR.GIVE CPR/O*2 IF NEED.REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.GIVE LG
AMTS WATER W MILK OF MAGNESIA,MILK,MGO,EGG WHITES,OLIVE OIL.DO NOT
INDUCE VOM ITING.AVOID CARBONATES.CALL A PHYSICIAN.

Extinguishing Media:FOR FIRE IN AREA,USE SPRAY TO COOL CONTAINERS
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SELF CONTD
BRTHG APP.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER INEREASES COMBUSTILITY.CAN
IGNITE COMBUST,OXID MATL.MAY PRODUCE TOXIC GAS.METALS GIV H*2.

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES. STOP LEAK W/O
RISK. EVACUATE AREA. SM SPILL:ABSORB WITH INERT ABSORBENT,FLUSH
AREA WITH WATER. LG SPILL:NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH. FLUSH
NEUTRALIZED SOLUTION TO SEWER IN ACC ORDANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL
FED,STA, & LOCAL REGS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENT,LOW FIRE
RISK AREA. PROTECT CONTRS FROM PHYS DAMAGE.KEEP OUT OF DIR RAYS OF
SUN AWAY FR ORG PROD & OTHER EASILY OXID MATL
Other Precautions:LOOSEN CLOSURES CAREFULLY.NEVER USE PRESSURE TO
EMPTY.WASH CONTAINERS BEFORE RE-USE.DO NOT BREATH VAPOR.AVOID
CONTACT.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.REFER TO DUPONT NITRIC ACID
DATA SHEET.

Respiratory Protection:SCBA, SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENT.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER BOOTS,FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHNG,HARD
HAT,CHEMICAL SUIT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SYNONYM:AQU FORTIS,AZOTIC ACID,ENGRAVER'S ACID.MSDS EFFECTV:2/1/80.BP
RANGE(119-122C)SP GR RANGE(1.355-1.422).

HCC:D3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:246-252F
Vapor Pres:9.5
Vapor Density:1
Spec Gravity:1.389
Evaporation Rate & Reference:APPROX 1(BU=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS-LT BRO2N CLEAR LIQ.;ACRID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CYANIDES,SULFIDES,ORGANICS,METALS,CARBIDES,OXIDIZABLE MATL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES AND OTHER OXIDES;
TOXIC FUMES; FLAM GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:KEEP IN COVERED DRUMS,PENDING DISPOSAL. HANDLE &
DISPOSE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
INTERNATIONAL,FEDERAL,STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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