ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP -- NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE  -- 6810-01-091-6213
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID,REAGENT GRADE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-091-6213
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
Address:COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
Emergency Phone Num:NONE
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 70.5%
OSHA PEL:2 PPM/4 STEL
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:SEVER BURNS TO EYES,SKIN.INHALE OF VAPOR
    DAMAGES RESPIR TRACT.SYMPTOMS MAY BE DELAYED.ING.MAY B FATL

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

First Aid:SKIN:FLUSH WITH PLENTY WATER.EYES:FLUSH W WATER 15 MIN.GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GET
    IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.INGEST:HAVE VICTIM DRINK PLENTY
    WATER.DO NOT INDUC E VOMITING.

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

Extinguishing Media:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE,USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID INHALE OF GAS.USE SELF-CNTND BRTHG
    APP.FUL PROTV EQUIP
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL INCREAS FLAMABILITY OF
    WOOD,ORGANICS.CAUSES EXPLOS W H*2S,METAL
    POWDERS,CARBIDES,TURPENTINE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH
    ALKALINE MATL SUCH AS SODA ASH,LIME,ETC.PROVIDE ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION AS OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND CO*2 ARE GENERATED DURING
    NEUTRALIZATION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL-VENTILATED PROPERLY
    DRAINED SITE AWAY FROM HEAT,SUN.ISOLATE FROM
    METALS,ORGANICS,WOOD,PAPER PRODUCTS.PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NITRIC ACID VAPOR AND OXIDES ARE INSIDIOUS.SYMPTOMS
    FROM INHALATION MAY BE DELAYED.DO NOT BREATH FUMES.SEE MCA CHEMICAL
    SAFETY DATA SHEET SD-5,FROM MANUFACT CHEM ASSO.IN WASHINGTON,D.C.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE SELF-CNTND OR CLEAN AIR SUPPLIED BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SUFFICIENT TO ELIMINATE ALL FUMES.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEM SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NEOPREN APRON/SHOES,HARD HAT,NEOPREN
    CLOTHNG,FACE SHIELD.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:D3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:251.6F/122C
Vapor Pres:8
Vapor Density:1.58
Spec Gravity:1.42
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1(BUTYL ACETATE)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS,H*2S,WOOD,EXCELSIOR,PAPER PRODUCTS,SIMILAR ORGANICS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:POISONOUS OXIDES OF NITROGEN(GASEOUS)

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DILUTE AND NEUTRALIZE.IF PERMITTED BY
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS,FLUSH NEUTRAL RESIDUE TO SEWER
    WITH PLENTY OF WATER.CONTACT LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR DISPOSAL
    COMPLIANCE.

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