FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- A200 212;NITRIC ACID  -- 6810-00-241-1193
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:A200 212;NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:12/20/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1193
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 69-71%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/4 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 29-31%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS >90 ML/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**CORROSIVE** EYES:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    BURNS AND IRREVERSIBLE EYE DAMAGE.SKIN:MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION
    AND DEEP PENETRATING ULCERS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT BURNS AND
    PERFORATIONS.INHAL:MAY BE FATAL I F INHALED OR RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION.CHRONIC:CHRONIC BRONCHITIS,EROSION OF TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION,BURNS,ULCERS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.EYES:FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.INHAL:REMOVE
    TO FRESH AIR .GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NEEDED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SCBA. FIGHT FIRE AS FAR A DISTANCE AS POSSIBLE. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NITRIC ACID MAY YIELD OXYGEN WHEN HEATED,
    WHICH WILL INCREASE THE RATE OF BURNING OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL &
    MAY RESULT IN IGNITION, VIOLENT COMBUSTION OR EXPLSN

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER RESPIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.SOAK UP WITH NON-COMBUSTIBLE INERT
    ADSORBANT(EG.CLAY);PLACE COLLECTED MATERIAL IN AN APPROPRIATE
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SLAKED LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE OR CRUSHED
    LIMESTONE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EXPOSING PRODUCT TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT. AVOID EYE
    AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR WITH ACID GAS
    CARTRIDGE OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW
    PEL.
Protective Gloves:NATURAL RUBBER, NEOPRENE OR PVC GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
    EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
    SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:187F,86C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-44F,-42C
Vapor Pres:6.8
Spec Gravity:1.5
pH:1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID,TRANSPARENT;CLEAR OR YELLOW;STRONG ACRID
    ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REDUCING AGENTS,ORGANICS AND COMBUSTIBLES.SEE NFPA FIRE PROTECTION
    GUIDE FOR SPECIFICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSES WITH AIR,LIGHT OR ORGANIC
    MATTER.AVOID HIGH TEMPERATURES,MOISTURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER D002.

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