FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- NITRIC ACID, FUMING  -- 6810-00F034873
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID, FUMING
MSDS Date:05/28/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F034873
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/ FAX 201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7523(CHEMTREC 800-424-9300)
Preparer's Name:GASTON E. PILLORI
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 III)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: >90%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/4 STEL; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:NITROGEN DIOXIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:10102-44-0
RTECS #:QW9800000
Fraction by Wt: <12.7%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:3 PPM/5 STEL; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:FORMALDEHYDE  (SARA III)
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
Fraction by Wt: TRACE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1048
ACGIH TLV:C 0.3 PPM; A2; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

Ingred Name:ORGANIC REDUCING AGENTS
Fraction by Wt: TRACE
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LC50 (RAT) IS 67 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION OF FUMES MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION OR PULMONARY EDEMA.CONTACT WITH SKIN
    & EYES MAY CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS.INGESTION MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    BURNS TO MUCOUS TISSUE;SEVERE  GI TRACT
    IRRITATION/DISTRESS.CHRONIC:PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
    DERMATITIS,CONJUNCTIVITIS,BRONCHITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED:COUGH,DYSPNEA,HEADACHE,DIZZINESS,CHEST
    PAIN/TIGHTNESS,FROTHY
    SPUTUM,CHOKING,FATIGUE.EYES:PAIN,PHOTOPHOBIA,TEARING,EDEMA,CORNEAL
    ULCERATION,SEVERE BURNS,PERMANENT DAMAGE.SKIN:IMMEDIATE & SEVERE
    ,PENETRATING BURNS,YELLOW-BROWN
    DISCOLORATION,NECROSIS.INGESTED:PAIN
    INMOUTH/THROAT/STOMACH,NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.IF BREATHING STOPPED,GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.GET IMMED. MED. ATTN.EYES-FLUSH WITH LOTS OF
    WATER FOR 15-20 MINUTES,HOLD LIDS OPEN.GET IMMED. MED.
    ATTN.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM INATED CLOTHES/SHOES.WASH WITH SOAP & WATER
    UNTIL NO SIGN OF RESIDUE.GET MED. ATTN.INGESTED:DO NOT USE GASTRIC
    LAVAGE OR INDUCE VOMITING!DILUTE WITH MILK/WATER,IF CONSCIOUS.GET
    IMMED MED ATTN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL OR SODA ASH
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FORM FIRE IF POSSIBLE. COOL
    CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAMES WITH WATER UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS
    OUT. STAY AWAY FROM CONTAINER ENDS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FOR MASSIVE FIRE IN STORAGE AREA USE
    UNMANNED HOSE HOLDER OR MONITOR NOZZLES;ELSE WITHDRAW FROM AREA &
    LET BURN.KEEP UPWIND.IF UNCONTROLLABLE,EVACUATE 2500 FT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:KEEP COMBUSTIBLES AWAY.DO NOT TOUCH SPILL.STOP
    LEAK/CONTAIN SPILL.USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS.KEEP UNECESSARY
    PEOPLE AWAY.ISOLATE AREA & DENY ENTRY.VENTILATE ENCLOSED/CONFINED
    AREA.REPORTABLE QUA NTITY IS 1000 LBS.REPORT TO LEPC IF
    MEET/EXCEED.
Neutralizing Agent:CRUSHED LIMESTONE,SODIUM BICARBONATE,SLAKED LIME.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS WHEN STORING THIS PRODUCT. HMIS-STORE IN A COOL, DRY
    PLACE AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLES & INCOMPATIBLES.
Other Precautions:MAY IGNITE OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.REACTS
    VIOLENTLY WITH WATER & FUELS.FLAMMABLE,POISONOUS GASES MAY
    ACCUMULATE IN TANKS & HOPPER CARS.RUNOFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE
    OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.CONSULT N FPA 43A FOR STORAGE REQUIREMENTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR EMERGENCY OCCURS; USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SUPPLIED AIR
    RESPIRATOR OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, AS REQUIRED. USE
    IN ACCORDANCE WITH 29 CFR 1 910.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
    MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE GLOVES TO PREVENT CONTACT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES & FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
    EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR
    EMERGENCY USE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.HMIS-WASH HANDS
    AFTER AUE & BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE. MSDS ENTERED BY DLA-HMIS
    UNDER PROJECT FOR AF-FP. INCOMPATIBLES
    CONTINUED-PLASTICS,RUBBER,OXIDIZERS,PHOSPHORUS,SULFUR,FUELS-
    MATERIALS LISTED ARE INCOMPLETE, PLEASE CALL MANUFCATURER,DATABASE
    DOES NOT HAVE SPACE TO LIST ALL THE INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.

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

HCC:D4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:181F,83C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-44F,-42C
Vapor Pres:62MMHG@25C
Vapor Density:2.2
Spec Gravity:1.526
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO BROWNISH-RED LIQUID WITH SUFFOCATING
    FUMES

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
METALS,REDUCING AGENTS,ALCOHOLS,NON-METAL OXIDES,ORGANIC
    SUBSTANCES,HALOGEN PHOSPHIDES,OLEUM,CYANATES,SEE SUPPLEMENTAL
Stability Condition to Avoid:HMIS-AVOID EXPOSURE TO AIR, ORGANIC
    MATTER, OR HEAT- FORMS HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF NITROGEN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSES ON EXPOSURE TO AIR OR
    ORGANIC MATTER OR HEAT TO RELEASE HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES OF OXIDES OF
    NITROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. HMIS-EPA/RCRA WASTE NUMBERS D001 & D002 MAY
    APPLY TO UNUSED/UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT.

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