Product ID:BERYLLIUM AA STANDARD,AA 125
MSDS Date:12/17/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D007050
MSDS Number: CFKXG

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP.

14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-2027
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E. BRULL

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

BERYLLIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-41-7

RTECS: DS1750000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

OSHA PEL 0.002 MG/M3, Z-2

ACGIH TLV: .002 MG/M3, A2; 9596

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 98.5%

OSHA PEL NOT RELEVANT

ACGIH TLV: NOT RELEVANT

NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 1.4%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV 5 MG/M3 (NITRIC ACID)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
& GI TRACTS. ACUTE- CORROSIVE. INHALE:MAY CAUSE INFLAMMATION,
CHOCKING, COUGHING, LUNG DAMAGE. EYE/SKIN:SEVERE BURNS. MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. ORAL:IMMEDIA TE PAIN & BURNS OF MOUTH,
THROAT, ESOPHAGUS & GI TRACT. MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED/INGESTED.
CHRONIC- EROSION OF TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS BERYLLIUM.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS, COUGHING, DIFFICULT
BREATHING, CHEST PAIN, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DENTAL
EROSION, CHOCKING, ULCERATION, EYE DAMAGE, DEATH
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
LUNG/RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY IN ALL CASES.
EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
KEEP EYELIDS OPEN. TREAT FOR CHEMICAL BURNS IF NECESSARY.
INHALATION:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVI DE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS & FREE FROM CONVULSION, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF
WATER OR MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT TAKE CARBONATES

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
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:CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE
AREA. REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES (H2 MAY BE PRESENT). DO NOT RELEASE
INTO SOIL, SEWER. USE AN ABSORBENT SUCH AS SAND/VERMICULITE.
TRANSFER TO A SUITABLE CONTAI NER FOR DISPOSAL. PREVENT ENTRY INTO
SEWERS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED,
CORROSION-PROOF AREA, AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON
CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/MIST. USE UNDER THE HOOD WITH
ADEQUATE VENTILATION. PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HAND LING.

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.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET OSHA
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (OSHA PEL).
Protective Gloves:PVC, NEOPRENE
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.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:180.7F HNO3
Vapor Pres:17.92 @68F
Vapor Density:0.62;WATER
Spec Gravity:1
pH:NEUT1%
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, BASES, REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANIC MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATORS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. CONSIDER RECYCLING OR CONTRACT WITH
A LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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