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.

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