Product ID:9598, NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:05/01/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N028269
MSDS Number: BPZFJ

J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLPSBURG, NJ 08865
US

Emergency Phone: (201) 859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)

Info Phone: 800-JTBAKER

Cage: DO870

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

NITRIC ACID

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 65-71%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM;4 PPM STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM;4 PPM STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 29-35%

OIL, ETC.) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

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:INHAL: SEVERE IRRIT/BURNS OF RESP SYS,
COUGHING, DIFFICULT BRTHG, CHEST PAINS, PULMONARY EDEMA, LUNG
INFLAMM, UNCON & MAY BE FATAL. SKIN/EYES: SEV IRRIT/BURNS. INGEST:
NAUSEA, VOMIT, SEV BURNS, ULCERA TION - MOUTH, THROAT, STOMACH &
MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC: DAMAGE TO LUNGS, TEETH. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: TARGET ORGANS: EYES, SKIN, MUCOUS
MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, LUNGS, TEETH, GI TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE, LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid:INGEST:CALL MD. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
WATER, MILK, OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE O*2. SK IN: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN
WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH CLTHG BEFORE
RE-USE. EYE: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP
. MOVE EXPOS CNTNRS FROM FIRE AREA IF IT CAN BE DONE W/OUT RISK.
USE WATER TO KEEP FIRE EXPOS (SUPP DATA)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONT W/OTHER MATL MAY
CAUSE FIRE. REACTS W/MOST METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH CAN
FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIX W/AIR. A VIOLENT (SUPP DATA)

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT CLTHG.
STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. VENT AREA. NEUT SPILL W/SODA
ASH/LIME. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN, DRY
CNTNR & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER. (SUPP
DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME; J.T. BAKER NEUTRASORB OR TEAM 'LOW
NA+' ACID NEUTRALIZERS.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE
SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMM & COMBUST MATLS. ISOLATE FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATLS. KEEP PROD OUT OF LIGHT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. DO NOT
BREATHE VAPOR. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MAY BE FATAL IF
SWALLOWED OR INHALED & CAUSE DELAYED LUNG INJURY. STRONG OXIDIZER.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF C HILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP PROT REQD IF AIRBORNE
CONCENTRATION EXCEEDS TLV. AT CONCENTRATIONS UP TO 100 PPM, A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CHEM CARTRIDGE RESP W/ACID CARTRIDGE IS RECD.
ABOVE THIS LEVEL, A NIOSH /MSHA APPROVED SCBA IS ADVISED.
Ventilation:USE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO MEET TLV
REQUIREMENTS. VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LGTH FSHLD .
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT, LAB COAT & APRON.
EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. TAKE OFF
IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC:CNTNRS COOL. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CNTNRS. EXPLO
HAZ:EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS W/WATER. SUFFICIENT HEAT MAY BE
PRODUCED TO IGNITE COMBUST MATLS. MATLS TO AVOID: METALS/POWDERED
META LS/CARBIDES/AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE/WATER/ALCOHOLS. PH:1 (0.1M
SOLUTION). SPILL PROC:KEEP COMBUST (WOOD, PAPER, (ING 3)

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:249F,121C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-43F,-42C
Vapor Pres:9 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:1.41 (H*2O=1)
pH:SUPDAT
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; SUFFOCATING ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, CARBONATES, SULFIDES, CYANIDES, COMBUST MATLS, ORG MATLS,
STRONG REDUCING AGETNS, MOST COMMON (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT, MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, HYDROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND
LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA WASTE #D001, D002 (IGNITABLE,
CORROSIVE WASTE).

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