Product ID:METEX METAL STRIPPER SS#2, 13603
MSDS Date:04/04/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N052151
MSDS Number: BVLSJ

MACDERMID INC

526 HUNTINGDON AVE
WATERBURY, CT 06708
US

Emergency Phone: 203-575-5700; 313-644-5626

Info Phone: 203-575-5700

Cage: 1FK56

MACDERMID INC

WATERBURY, CT 06702 US

Telephone: 203-575-5700

Cage: 1FK56

NITRIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 50-80%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM;4 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SEVERE IRRITATION & BURNS TO EYES,
SKIN & MUCOUS MEMBRANES. CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO EYES,
TEMPORARY STAINS TO SKIN. VAPORS ARE IRRITATING TO EYES, SKIN,
MUCOUS MEMBRANES, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT ; CORROSIVE TO TEETH. MAY
CAUSE LUNG INJURY - SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CONTACT MD.
SKIN:WASH W/WATER. CONTACT MD FOR BURNS. INGEST:GIVE WATER OR MILK.
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. CONTACT MD AT ONCE! INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. CONTA CT MD.

Flash Point:NON FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:COMPATIBLE W/WATERSPRAY, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM,
HALON.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SPILLAGE ON COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS MAY
CAUSE FIRE. WILL ATTACK SOME METALS & RELEASE FLAMMABLE & EXPLOSIVE
GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, NEVER DISCHARGE
DIRECTLY INTO SEWER OR WATERWAYS. VENTILATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA
APPROVED SCBA. FLUSH SPILLED MATERIAL TO CHEMICAL DRAIN W/LARGE
AMOUNTS OF COLD WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A WELL VENTILATED & COOL AREA
IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINERS. DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR
NEAR ALKALIS.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE & SKIN CONTACT. AVOID CONTACT W/LIQUID &
BREATHING OF VAPORS. WASH DOWN SPILLS PROMPTLY.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ACID FUME RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPVD SPLSHPRF GOGGS & FCSHLD (FP N
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH
MEET ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . RUBBER APRON, RUBBER BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:ALWAYS WASH CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:190F,88C
Vapor Pres:<4
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.33 (H*2O=1)
pH:<1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, YELLOW LIQUID; PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, REDUCING AGENTS, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ALKALIS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, HYDROGEN NITRATE.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS . ALWAYS CHECK & COMPLY W/GOVERNMENT DISPOSAL
REGULATIONS. DISPOSAL AS LIQUID HAZARDOUS MATERIAL AT APPROVED
TREATMENT FACILITY.

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.