Product ID:PLSB2-3X, CUSTOM PLASMA STANDARD, 10,000 PPM(SUP DAT)
MSDS Date:03/20/1997
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N084786
MSDS Number: CGTXK

SPEX CERTIPREP

203 NORCROSS AVE
METUCHEN, NJ 08840
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 908-549-7144

Preparer: SUSHA RAMONE

Cage: 04XT3

SPEX CERTIPREP INC

METUCHEN, NJ 08840 US

Telephone: 732-549-7144

Cage: 04XT3

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

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 2-5%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

0.13-1.26

CAS: 1332-81-6

Fraction By Weight: <1.26%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 MG/M3 (MFR)

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 92-97%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

INFLAMM & EDEMA OF LARYNX & BRONCHI, CHEM

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

NITRIC ACID ARE EXPECTED TO BE LESS SEV THAN EXPOS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

THE SOLUTION AT 1% (10,000 PPM) OR GREATER, THE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

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:ACUTE: THIS SOLN MAY BE HARMFUL IF
INHALED, INGESTED/CONTACTED W/SKIN/EYES. CONC NITRIC ACID MAY BE
FATAL IF TOO MUCH IS INHALED/ABSORBED THRU SKIN. CONC NITRIC ACID
VAP/MIST IS IRRITATING TO EYES, MU C MEMBS & SKIN. IN CONT W/EYES,
IT PRDCES SEV BURNS WHICH MAY RSLT IN PERM DMG & VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: ON SKIN, LIQ/CONC VAP PRDCES IMMED,
SEV & PENETRATING BURNS; CONC SOLNS CAUSE DEEP ULCERS & STAIN SKIN
A BRIGHT YELLOW/YELLOWISH BROWN COLOR. VAP & MIST MAY ERODE EXPOSED
TEETH W/PRLNG EXPOS . INGEST OF LIQ WILL CAUSE IMMED PAIN &BURNS OF
MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS & GI TRACT. INHAL MAY BE FATAL CAUSING SPASM, (ING
4)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES OCCASIONALLY
LIFTING UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING,
THEN FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. WASH CLOTHING THORO
BEFORE REUSE . INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL HELP. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LARGE
QUANTITY OF WATER/MILK. IF IRRITATION CONTINUES, GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
CONC HNO*3 REACTS EXPLO W/COMBUST ORG/READILY OXIDIZABLE MATLS SUCH
AS: ALCOHOL, WOOD, TURPENTINE, (SUP DAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONC HNO*3 NOT COMBUST, BUT IS A STRONG
OXIDIZER & ITS HEAT OF RXN W/REDUCING AGENTS/COMBUSTS MAY CAUSE
IGNIT. CAN REACT W/METALS TO RELEASE FLAM HYDROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA. DILUTE SPILL W/WATER & NEUTRALIZE
W/SODA ASH, LIMESTONE, ETC. WIPE UP & PUT INTO SEALED CONTR FOR
PROPER DISP. WASH SPILL SITE OFF W/WATER AFTER MATL PICK UP IS
COMPLETE. WEAR CHEM RESIST G LASSES, GLOVES & CLTHG. WEAR NIOSH
APPRVD RESP.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIMESTONE, ETC.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INHALATION, INGESTION AND
CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. KEEP TIGHTLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN USE.
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
Other Precautions:CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID WILL ATTACK SOME FORMS OF
PLASTICS, RUBBER, AND COATINGS.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUP DAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CAREFULLY AFTER USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRADE NAME/PART #: OF ANTIMONY IN 5% NITRIC ACID. FIRE FIGHT PROC:
METAL POWDERS, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, ETC. MATLS TO AVOID: ALCOHOL,
WOOD, TURPENTINE, METAL POWDERS, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, ETC. CONT
W/STRONG BASES WILL CAUSE VIOLENT SPLATTERING. EYE PROT: & FULL
LENGTH FACESHIELD .

Spec Gravity:APPROX 1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT WITH AN ACRID ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONC HNO*3 IS A POWERFUL OXIDIZING AGENT. IT REACTS EXPLO W/COMBUST
ORG/READILY OXIDIZABLE MATLS SUCH AS: (SUP DAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE CONTAINERS
TO BURST AND LIBERATE TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WILL RELEASE TOXIC NITROGEN OXIDE
FUMES AND VAPORS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL WASTE
DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR REGULATIONS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS .

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