E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC -- NITRIC ACID -- 6810-00-237-2954 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:03/03/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-237-2954
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:400 DEMOCRAT RDD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN (FORMALLY IN CHERRY HILL)
State:NJ
ZIP:08027-0070
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-222-0342/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Emergency Phone Num:800-222-0342/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:63612
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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

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

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:CAN BE FATAL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
    INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO RESPIRATORY
    PASSAGES, PNEUMONIA, PULMONARY EDEMA. CAUSES SEVERE BURNS ON
    CONTACT WITH ANY BODY TISSUE. SYMPTOMS OF  LUNG INJURY MAY BE
    DELAYED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-BURNS TO RESPIRATORY PASSAGES,
    PNEUMONIA, PULMONARY EDEMA; MAY BE FATAL. SKIN-SEVERE BURNS.
    EYES-SEVERE BURNS. INGESTED-FATAL.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE!
    SKIN-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER. EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRAT ION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER FREELY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT EXPLOSIVELY WITH SOME REDUCING
    AGENTS AND COMBUSTIBLES; SUCH AS METAL POWDERS, CARBIDES, HYDROGEN
    SULFIDE, TURPENTINE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL.
    WEAR PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. CONTAIN RELEASE & ELIMINATE SOURCE. TAKE UP &
    CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SPILL-X NEUTRALIZER (SX0861).

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    COMBUSTIBLE OR REDUCING MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED &
    PROTECTED FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATH VAPOR OR MIST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON
    SKIN OR CLOTHES. RETAINED RESIDUE MAY MAKE "EMPTY" CONTAINERS
    HAZARDOUS, USE CAUTION!

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED AIR-SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:MATERIAL MUST BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED FUME
    HOOD OR EQUIVALENT VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDE SHIELDS.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 60777 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER SP0450-97-T3556.

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

HCC:C4
Boiling Pt:=122.2C, 252.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-33.7C, -29.F
Vapor Pres:62
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:1.41
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID; ACRID ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER, BASES, REDUCING AGENTS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, COMBUSTIBLE MATTER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STRONG OXIDIZING AGENT-AVOID CONTACT WITH
    ALL COMBUSTIBLE MATTER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE TO PH 6-9. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
    PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSAL SITE (TSD) FOR PERMISSABLE TREATMENT
    SITES. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE
    COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE  AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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