Product ID:ALLEN #5, ZNORNAV#5-500
MSDS Date:07/09/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N083021
MSDS Number: CGPKY

VHG LABS INC

180 ZACHARY RD #5
MANCHESTER, NH 03109
US

Emergency Phone: 603-622-7660

Info Phone: 603-622-7660

Cage: 0RP29

VHG LABS, INC.

MANCHESTER, NH 03109 US

Telephone: 603-622-7660/ -5180 FAX

Cage: 0RP29

NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

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: BALANCE

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

ARSENIC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-38-2

RTECS: CG0525000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1018

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3, A1

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-43-9

RTECS: EU9800000

OSHA PEL 0.2 MG/M3 DUST

ACGIH TLV: 0.01 MG/M3 DUST

EPA Report Quantity: 10 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 10 LBS

CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7440-47-3

RTECS: GB4200000

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7439-92-1

RTECS: OF7525000

OSHA PEL SEE 1910.1025

ACGIH TLV: 0.15 MG/M3 DUST

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHAL: HDCH, NAUS, VOMIT, DIZZ,
IRRIT OF RESP SYS. SKIN/EYE CONT: SEV IRRIT. SKIN ABSORPTION: NONE
IDENTIFIED. INGEST: BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT, & STOM, KIDNEY DISFUNC.
CHRONIC: NONE IDENTIFIED. TARGET ORGANS: RESP SYS, EYES, SKIN,
TEETH. LEAD APPEARS ON THE NAVY OCCUP CHEM REPRO HAZ LIST. (EFTS OF
OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:ARSENIC: IARC MONO, SUPP, VOL 7, PG 100,
1987: GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994: KNOWN TO BE
(SUP DAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: CONSULT APPROP HLTH PROFESSIONALS
CONCERNING LATEST HAZ LIST INFO & SAFE HDNLG & EXPOS INFO .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD. IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IF
CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER, MILK/MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESP. IF BREATHING IS
DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MIN WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. EYES: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT
LEAST 15 MINUTES.

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO PRODUCE
HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE WITH AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROT CLOTHING.
STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN DO SO W/OUT RISK. VENT AREA. NEUTRALIZE SPILL
W/SODA ASH/LIME. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO CLEAN,
DRY CONTR & COVER; R EMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
IN SECURE POISON AREA. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:VENT HOOD.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGG (SUP DAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . LAB COAT AND APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLAN OF CARCIN: CARCIN. OSHA REGULATED: CFR 29 1910.1018. CADMIUM:
IARC MONO, VOL 58, PG 119, 1993: GROUP 1. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON
CARCINS, 1994: ANTIC TO BE CARCIN. EYE PROT: AND FULL LENGTH FACESH
IELD .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Spec Gravity:1 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (100%)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; ODORLESS
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALIES, MOST COMMON METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
STATE & FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE
NUMBER: DOO2 (CORROSIVE WASTE). REPORTABLE QUANTITY FOR NITRIC
ACID: 1,000 LBS; ARSENIC: 1 LB; CADMIUM: 1 LB; CHROMIUM: 1 LB;
LEAD: 1 LB.

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