BMQBK - NITRIC ACID REAGENT
- MSDS: BMQBK
- Manufacturer: WATER CHEMISTRY INC
- Product Name: NITRIC ACID REAGENT
- National Stock Number: 6810-00-270-9978
Product Identification
Product ID:NITRIC ACID REAGENT
MSDS Date:12/20/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-9978
MSDS Number: BMQBK
Responsible Party
US
Emergency Phone: 703-989-0400
Info Phone: 703-989-0400
Preparer: C. BRIAN KIDD
Cage: 66378
Contractor
Telephone: 540-989-0400/343-3618
Cage: 66378
Ingredients
NITRIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS: 7697-37-2
RTECS: QU5775000
Fraction By Weight: <8%
OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS
Hazards
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY IRRITATE SKIN, EYES, AND GI
TRACT. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO MATERIAL >1% IS LISTED AS A
CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, TEARING. SKIN: REDNESS, RASH,
ITCHING. INGESTION: NAUSEA, VOMITNG.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
First Aid
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR
SEVERAL MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INGESTI ON: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
CARE.
Fire Fighting
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. NEUTRALIZE. ABSORB WITH INERT
MATERIAL. SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:20% SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPREN AND PVC
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED
CONTACT. EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, SMOKING. LAUNDER CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:C1
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, NITROUS OXIDE ODOR
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS AND STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND
HYDROGEN NITRATE
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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