Product ID:NITRIC ACID REAGENT
MSDS Date:12/20/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-9978
MSDS Number: BMQBK

WATER CHEMISTRY, INC

ROANOKE, VA 24015
US

Emergency Phone: 703-989-0400

Info Phone: 703-989-0400

Preparer: C. BRIAN KIDD

Cage: 66378

WATER CHEMISTRY, INC

4273 ROANOKE, VA 24018-1504 US

Telephone: 540-989-0400/343-3618

Cage: 66378

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

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: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.

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.

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 and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:C1
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, NITROUS OXIDE ODOR

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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