Product ID:NITRIC ACID, 626
MSDS Date:02/06/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N071917
MSDS Number: CBPRH

GFS CHEMICALS INC

POWELL, OH 43065
US

Emergency Phone: 614-881-5501;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 614-881-5501

Preparer: L.M.

Cage: 0TNM0

GFS CHEMICALS INC

245 POWELL, OH 43065 US

Telephone: 5989

Cage: 0TNM0

NITRIC ACID; (HNO*3) (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: <70%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM;4 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 30%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

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:VERY CORROSIVE TO SKIN, EYES AND
MUCOUS MEMBRANES. FUMES ARE CHOKING WHEN INHALED. INGESTION CAUSES
BURNING OF MOUTH AND ESOPHAGUS, WILL CAUSE IRRITATION, SHOCK OR
DEATH. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO VAPORS WILL CAUSE BRONCHITIS OR
PNEUMONITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT,
GIVE OXYGEN. IF BREATHING STOPS ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH CONTACT AREA WELL WITH WATER.
EYES:WASH W ITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INGESTION:GIVE WATER (DO NOT USE SODA), DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING, GIVE DEMULCENT. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
W/COMBUSTIBLES, FLAMMABLES OR REDUCING AGENTS. AVOID BREATHING
SMOKE OR FUMES.

Spill Release Procedures:WASH UP IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER AND SODA OR
LIME TO NEUTRALIZE. PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR WORK CREW. DO NOT USE
SAWDUST, RAGS OR THE LIKE AS ABSORBENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA OR LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:USE ONLY WITH PROPER VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:250F,121C
Vapor Pres:MINIMUM
Spec Gravity:1.408
Solubility in Water:INFINITE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; PUNGENT ODOR. MAY DISCOLOR
ON STORAGE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE W/ALCOHOL, CHARCOAL, MOST ORGANICS AND REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO SPONTANEOUS SELF-REACTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS .

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