Product ID:NITRIC ACID DILUTED SOLUTION
MSDS Date:12/03/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018166
MSDS Number: BKZNV

SYSTEMS SCIENTIFIC LABORATORIES INC

1395 BOULEVARD WAY
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
US

Emergency Phone: 415-937-6748

Info Phone: 415-937-6748

Preparer: JAMES P GILLEENY

Cage: 3R657

SYSTEMS SCIENTIFIC LAB INC

WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595 US

Telephone: 415-937-6748

Cage: 3R657

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES/SKIN/RESP TRACT: CAUSES SEVERE
BURNS. INGEST:MAY BE FATAL. VAPORS HAZARDOUS AND MAY CAUSE NITRONS
GAS POISONING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. INGEST: DO NOT USE EMETICS. GIVE TAP
WATER, MILK OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. GIVE WHITE OF EGGS WITH WATER.
CALL M D.

Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE HAZARD BY CHEMICAL REACTION
WITH REDUCING AGENTS, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH. SCOOP UP AND PLACE
IN SUITABLE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE PROTECTED FROM LIGHT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, OR ON CLOTHING.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED GAS MASK WITH CANISTER FOR
ABSORBING ACID VAPORS.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG. ADD FULL (SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON. EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: LENGTH FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,120C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-22F,-30C
Spec Gravity:1.42
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, STRONG BASES, ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTIONS W/METALS CAN LIBERATE HYDROGEN &
OXIDES OF NITROGEN. REACTION W/ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CAN CAUSE FIRES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY MEANS AS TO COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS OR CONTACT AN APPROVED AND LICENSED
DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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