Product ID:NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:11/21/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2954
MSDS Number: BTCLN

CORCO CHEMICAL CORP

TYBURN RD AND CEDAR LN
FAIRLESS HILLS, PA 19030
US

Emergency Phone: 215-295-5006/5007

Info Phone: 215-295-5006

Cage: 58571

DYNATECH SCIENTIFIC INC

640164 KENNER, LA 70064 US

Telephone: 504-465-9604

Cage: 0VL27

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 70%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV 2 PPM.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
& GI TRACTS. CORROSIVE. ACUTE- MAY BE FATAL IF INGESTED/INHALED.
SEVERE BURNS & ULCERATION TO MOUTH, THROAT, STOMACH. SEVERE EYE,
SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATI ON, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY IN
BREATHING, PULMONARY EDEMA. CHRONIC- OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
AND DENTAL EROSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY AND GASTROINTESTINAL
TRACTS IRRITATION/BURNS, COUGHING, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DENTAL EROSION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
LUNG/RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES AND TOOTH

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY IN ALL CASES.
EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
KEEP EYELIDS OPEN. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE
CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION:IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK MILK/WATER OR
MILK OFMAGNESIA. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:FLOOD AREA WITH WATER, SODA ASH, DRY CHEMICAL. COOL
CONTAINERS 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:VIOLENT REACTION WITH WATER AND FUELS.
MAY IGNITE COMBUSTIBLES. POWERFUL OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH METALS MAY
LIBERATE HYDROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE
AREA. DO NOT RELEASE INTO SOIL, SEWER, STREAM. STOP LEAK IF
POSSIBLE. NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR LIME. WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,
PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN CONTAIN ER FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH SPILL AREA
WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS, IN
CORROSION-PROOF AREA, AWAY FROM LIGHT, HEAT, FLAME, COMBUSTIBLES
AND INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:STORAGE COLOR CODE: YELLOW (REACTIVE). DANGER! STRONG
OXIDIZER & CORROSIVE. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.
AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/MIST. USE UNDER THE HOOD WITH ADEQUATE
VENTILATION. PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH (NIOSH) APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE WHEN PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS
ARE EXCEEDED. DO NOT US E OXIDIZABLE SORBENTS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET OSHA
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (OSHA PEL).
Protective Gloves:NITRILE, NEOPRENE, VINYL, RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND 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:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OBSERVE ALL PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING "EMPTY" CONTAINERS AND POSSIBLE
RESIDUE THEREIN.

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:183F - 251F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-42F - 61F
Vapor Pres:2-103 @68F
Spec Gravity:1.5
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR YELLOWISH, FUMING LIQUID - CHOKING
ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES, COMBUSTIBLE MATTER, METAL POWDER
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, STEAM, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, SPARKS
AND FLAMES (HYDROGEN GAS MAY BE PRESENT)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES, OXIDES OF
NITROGEN AND HYDROGEN GAS

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATORS FOR GUIDANCE REGARDING PROPER DISPOSAL. EPA HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE. KEEP COMBUSTIBLES (WOOD, PAPER, OIL, ETC..) AWAY FROM
SPILLED MATERIAL.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.