Product ID:NITRIC ACID 38-42 DEG B
MSDS Date:08/15/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9655
MSDS Number: BQDHT

OLIN CORPORATION

120-LONG RIDGE ROAD
STAMFORD, CT 06904-1355
US

Emergency Phone: 800-654-6911

Info Phone: 203-356-2000

Cage: 99530

OLIN CORPORATION

4500 NORWALK, CT 06856-4500 US

Telephone: 203-750-3000/800-511-MSDS

Cage: 99530

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9293

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 (RAT, INHALATION-1 HR) IS 2500 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE: CORROSIVE
TO SKIN AND EYES. MAY CAUSE SEVERE SKIN, EYE AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE
IRRITATION. BURNS TO ALL TISSUES CONTACTED, PULMONARY EDEMA. NO
UNUSUAL CHRONIC TOXICITY KNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT KNOWN TO BE CARCINOGENIC, MUTAGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN, EYE AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE IRRITATION. BURNS
TO ALL TISSUES CONTACTED. LUNG IRRITATION AND PULMONARY EDEMA. CAN
BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF SYMPTOMS DEVELOP, GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES, LIFTING EYELIDS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH WITH
SOAP AND WATER W HILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. INGESTION: DO
NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, RINSE MOUTH WITH WATER. IF
VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NONE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY. COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE
WITH WATER SPRAY. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER
MATERIAL MAY CAUSE FIRE. REACTS WITH MOST METALS FORMING HHYDROGEN
GAS. REACTS WITH WATER TO PRODUCE HEAT.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEAR NIOSH
APPROVED SCBA, GOGGLES, COVERALLS, IMPERVIOUS GLOVES AND BOOTS.
MINIMIZE CONTAMINATION WITH ORGANIC MATERIALS. DO NOT RETURN
MATERIAL TO ORIGINAL CONTAINER. ADD INERT ABSORBENT. PLACE IN OPEN
CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
SEPARATE FROM ALL INCOMPATIBLE, COMBUSTIBLE & OXIDIZING MATERIALS.
PROVIDE GOOD VENTILATION. AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR CLOTHING. DO NOT
TAKE INTENALLY. UPON CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES, WASH OFF WITH
WATER. DO NOT BREATH VAPOR OR MIST. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
DAMAGE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH (NIOSH) OR MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (MSHA)
APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE
PRESSURE MODE WHEN PER MISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET OSHA
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (OSHA PEL).
Protective Gloves:NITRILE, NEOPRENE, VINYL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES & FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:USE RUBBER SPLASH APRON AND RUBBER BOOTS.
EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED NEARBY. DO NOT WEAR
CONTACT LENSES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FORMULA CHANGED. FOR PREVIOUS FORMULATION, SEE P/N A UNDER THE SAME
NSN.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:>117.2C, 243.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:<-20.C, -4.F
Vapor Pres:42
Vapor Density:2.2
Spec Gravity:1.41
pH:<1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1(N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID - ACRID, SUFFOCATING ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALLIC POWDERS, CARBIDES, HYDROGEN SULFIDES, TURPENTINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATORS FOR GUIDANCE REGARDING PROPER DISPOSAL. EPA HAZARDOUS
WASTE NUMBER: D001, D002 (IGNITABLE, CORROSIVE WASTE). KEEP
COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, O IL, ETC..) AWAY FROM SPILLED MATERIAL.

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