Product ID:4801 NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:11/21/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F046842
MSDS Number: BYPHC

J T BAKER INC

222 RED SCHOOL LANE
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865-2219
US

Emergency Phone: 908-859-2151

Info Phone: 908-859-2151

Cage: DO803

MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

NITRIC ACID, HYDROGEN NITRATE *96-1*

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 65-70%

OSHA PEL 5 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 5.2 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 29-35%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITANT/BURNS OF
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, LUNG INFLAMMATION, MAY BE
FATAL. SKIN/EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS. INGESTION: SEVERE BURNS,
ULCERATION TO MOUTH, THROAT & ST OMACH, MAY BE FATAL. MAY DAMAGE
LUNGS, TEETH. MAY AFFECT GI TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, COUGHING, DIFFICULT
BREATHING, CHEST PAINS, INFLAMMATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, NAUSEA,
VOMITING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE, LUNG DISEASE.

First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER,
MILK/MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point Method:CC
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL/SODA ASH
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL
FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS FROM FIRE. KEEP CONTAINERS COOL W/WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS W/MOST METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN
GAS, WHICH CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE W/AIR. AN EXOTHERMIC
REACTION OCCURS W/WATER. HEAT MAY BE PRODUCE & IGNITE.

Spill Release Procedures:USE SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STOP LEAK W/O
RISK. VENTILATE AREA. NEUTRALIZE. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL
INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH AREA
W/WATER. PREVENT RUNOFF F ROM ENTERING DRAINS/SEWERS. AVOID
COMBUSTIBLES.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH/LIME

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. ISOLATE
FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP OUT OF LIGHT.
Other Precautions:NITRIC ACID INCREASES THE FLAMMABILITY OF & CAN
IGNITE MANY ORGANIC MATERIALS SUCH AS WOOD, SOLVENTS & CAN RELEASE
TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN. CERTAIN MIXTURES OF STRONG NITRIC ACID
W/BENZENE, 1,2-DICHL OROETHANE/DICHLOROMETHAN MAY CAUSE FIRE.

Respiratory Protection:AT ANY DETECTABLE CONCENTRATION, ANY SELF
CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/A FULL FACEPIECE & OPERATED IN A
PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON CLOTHING.
DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. REACTIVITY
(INCOMPATIBILITIES): MOST COMMON METALS, POWDERED METALS, CARBIDES,
A MMONIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER, ALCOHOLS.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:249F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-43F
Vapor Pres:9
Spec Gravity:1.41
pH:1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/SUFFOCATING ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
1TRONG BASES, CARBONATES, SULFIDES, CYANIDES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,
ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS.(SEE SUPP
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT, MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, HYDROGEN

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CORROSIVE, REACTIVE WASTE D002, D003.

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