J T BAKER INC -- 4801 NITRIC ACID -- 6810-00F046842
===================== Product Identification ===================== Product ID:4801 NITRIC ACID MSDS Date:11/21/1995 FSC:6810 NIIN:00F046842 === Responsible Party === Company Name:J T BAKER INC Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865-2219 Country:US Info Phone Num:908-859-2151 Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151 CAGE:DO803 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:J T BAKER INC Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865 Country:US Phone:1-800-582-2537 CAGE:DO803 Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC. Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG State:NJ ZIP:08865 Country:US Phone:800-582-2537 CAGE:70829 ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients ============= Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID, HYDROGEN NITRATE *96-1* CAS:7697-37-2 RTECS #:QU5775000 Fraction by Wt: 65-70% OSHA PEL:5 MG/CUM ACGIH TLV:5.2 MG/CUM EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS Ingred Name:WATER CAS:7732-18-5 RTECS #:ZC0110000 Fraction by Wt: 29-35% ===================== Hazards Identification ===================== Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SEVERE IRRITANT/BURNS OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM, PULMONARY EDEMA, LUNG INFLAMMATION, MAY BE FATAL. SKIN/EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION/BURNS. INGESTION: SEVERE BURNS, ULCERATION TO MOUTH, THROAT & ST OMACH, MAY BE FATAL. MAY DAMAGE LUNGS, TEETH. MAY AFFECT GI TRACT. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, COUGHING, DIFFICULT BREATHING, CHEST PAINS, INFLAMMATION, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, NAUSEA, VOMITING Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS, CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE, LUNG DISEASE. ======================= First Aid Measures ======================= First Aid:INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER, MILK/MILK OF MAGNESIA. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. SKIN/EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. ===================== Fire Fighting Measures ===================== Flash Point Method:CC Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL/SODA ASH Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. MOVE EXPOSED CONTAINERS FROM FIRE. KEEP CONTAINERS COOL W/WATER. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS W/MOST METALS TO PRODUCE HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH CAN FORM AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE W/AIR. AN EXOTHERMIC REACTION OCCURS W/WATER. HEAT MAY BE PRODUCE & IGNITE. ================== Accidental Release Measures ================== Spill Release Procedures:USE SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. STOP LEAK W/O RISK. VENTILATE AREA. NEUTRALIZE. W/CLEAN SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER & COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH AREA W/WATER. PREVENT RUNOFF F ROM ENTERING DRAINS/SEWERS. AVOID COMBUSTIBLES. Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH/LIME ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP OUT OF LIGHT. Other Precautions:NITRIC ACID INCREASES THE FLAMMABILITY OF & CAN IGNITE MANY ORGANIC MATERIALS SUCH AS WOOD, SOLVENTS & CAN RELEASE TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN. CERTAIN MIXTURES OF STRONG NITRIC ACID W/BENZENE, 1,2-DICHL OROETHANE/DICHLOROMETHAN MAY CAUSE FIRE. ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection ============= Respiratory Protection:AT ANY DETECTABLE CONCENTRATION, ANY SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS W/A FULL FACEPIECE & OPERATED IN A PRESSURE DEMAND/OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. Ventilation:GENERAL/LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV REQUIREMENTS. Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE SHIELD Other Protective Equipment:UNIFORM, PROTECTIVE SUIT Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. Supplemental Safety and Health USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON CLOTHING. DON'T BREATHE VAPOR. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. REACTIVITY (INCOMPATIBILITIES): MOST COMMON METALS, POWDERED METALS, CARBIDES, A MMONIUM HYDROXIDE, WATER, ALCOHOLS. ================== Physical/Chemical Properties ================== Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:249F Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-43F Vapor Pres:9 Spec Gravity:1.41 pH:1 Solubility in Water:COMPLETE Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID W/SUFFOCATING ODOR Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 ================= Stability and Reactivity Data ================= Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES 1TRONG BASES, CARBONATES, SULFIDES, CYANIDES, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, ORGANIC MATERIALS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS.(SEE SUPP Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, LIGHT, MOISTURE Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, HYDROGEN ==================== Disposal Considerations ==================== Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CORROSIVE, REACTIVE WASTE D002, D003. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. 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