PHOENIX INDUSTRIES INC. -- NITRIC ACID -- 6810-00-222-9655 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:04/12/2001
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9655
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:PHOENIX INDUSTRIES INC.
Address:1519 CHAMBERLAYNE AVENUE
City:ASHLAND
State:VA
ZIP:23005
Country:US
Info Phone Num:804-264-5183
Emergency Phone Num:804-264-5183
Preparer's Name:NOT PROVIDED
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:UO422
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:PHOENIX INDUSTRIES INC
Address:1519 CHAMBERLAYNE PARKWAY
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:VA
ZIP:23222
Country:US
Phone:804-264-5183/FAX: 264-5535
Contract Num:SP0450-01-M-ZH58
CAGE:0YED2
Company Name:PHOENIX INDUSTRIES INC.
Address:1519 CHAMBERLAYNE AVENUE
Box:City:ASHLAND
State:VA
ZIP:23005
Country:US
Phone:804-264-5183
CAGE:UO422

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Minumum % Wt:65.
Maxumum % Wt:70.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
OSHA PEL:5 MG/M3;2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:5.2 MG/M3;2 PPM
ACGIH STEL:10 MG/M3;4 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Minumum % Wt:30.
Maxumum % Wt:35.
Other REC Limits:NOT PROVIDED
Code:F
Code:F

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT PROVIDED
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS: NITRIC ACID
    IS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS; IT IS CORROSIVE, REACTIVE, AN OXIDIZER, AND
    A POISON. INHALATION: CAN CAUSE BREATHING DIFFICULTIES, PULMONARY
    EDEMA (MAY BE FATAL), COUGHI NG, CHOCKING, IRRITATION OF NOSE,
    THROAT, RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE PAIN AND
    BURNS OF MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND GI TRACT. SKIN: CAN CAUSE
    REDNESS, PAIN AND  SEVERE SKIN BURN S. CAN CAUSE DEEP ULCERS AND
    STAIN SKIN A YELLOW-BROWN COLOR.  EYE: VAPORS ARE IRRITATING AND
    MAY CAUSE DAMAGE. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS AND PERMANENT EYE
    DAMAGE. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: VAPORS MAY CA USE EROSION OF TEETH AND
    LUNG DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: CAN CAUSE BREATHING DIFFICULTIES,
    COUGHING, CHOCKING, IRRITATION OF NOSE, THROAT, RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    INGESTION: CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE PAIN AND BURNS OF MOUTH, THROAT,
    ESOPHAGUS AND GI TRACT.  SKIN: CAN CAUSE REDNESS, PAIN AND	SEVERE
    SKIN BURNS. CAN CAUSE DEEP ULCERS AND STAIN SKIN A YELLOW-BROWN
    COLOR.  EYE: VAPORS ARE IRRITATING. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS, EYE DISEASE, OR CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASES MAY BE MORE
    SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    CALL A PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! GIVE LARGE
    QUANTITIES OF WA TER OR MILK IF AVAILABLE. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
    MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
    SKIN CONTACT: IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH  WITH WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINU TES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. EYE CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES, LIFTING LOWER AND UPPER
    EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY.  GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY MAY BE USED TO KEEP FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS COOL. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH
    FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE
    PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT COMBUSTIBLE, BUT SUBSTANCE IS A
    STRONG OXIDIZWER. REACTS EXPLOSIVELY WITH COMBUSTIBLE ORGANIC OR
    READILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS SUCH AS ALCOHOLS, TURPENTINE,
    CHARCOAL, ORGANIC REFUSE, METAL POWDER,  HYDROGEN SULFIDE, ETC.
    REACTS WITH MOST METALS TO RELEASE HYDROGEN GAS WHICH CAN FORM
    EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. WEAR
    APPROPRIATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA.
    KEEP UNPROTECTED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING. CONTAIN AND RECOVER
    LIQUID WHEN POSSIBLE. NEUTRALIZE WIT H ALKALINE MATERIAL (SODA ASH,
    LIME), THEN ABSORB WITH AN INERT MATERIAL(E.G. VERMICULITE, DRY
    SAND, EARTH), AND PLACE IN A CHEMICAL WASTE CONTAINER. REPORT
    SPILLS TO 800-424-8802, IF OVER RQ.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA, ASH, LIME

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA
    WITH ACID RESISTANT FLOORS AND GOOD DRAINAGE. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND AWAY FROM HEAT, WATER, AND
    INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. DO	NOT WASH OUT CONTAINER AND USE IT FOR
    OTHER PURPOSES.
Other Precautions:WHEN DILUTING, THE ACID SHOULD ALWAYS BE ADDED SLOWLY
    TO WATER IN SMALL AMOUNTS. NEVER USE HOT WATER. CONTAINERS OF THIS
    MATERIAL MAY BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY SINCE THEY RETAIN PRODUCT
    RESIDUES (VAPORS , LIQUID); OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
    LISTED FOR THE PRODUCT.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF THE EXPOSURE LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, WEAR A
    SUPPLIED AIR FULL-FACEPEICE RESPIRATOR AIRLINED HOOD., OR
    FULL-FACEPIECE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS NITRIC ACID IS AN
    OXIDIZER AND SHOULD NOT COME IN  CONTACT WITH CARTRIDGES AND
    CANISTERS THAT CONTAIN OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS, SUCH AS ACTIVATED
    CHARCOAL. CANISTER-TYPE RESPRATORS USING SORBENTS ARE INEFFECTIVE.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL AND/OR GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO
    KEEP EMPLOYEE EXPOSURES BELOW THE AIRBORNE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND/OR A FULL FACE SHIELD WHERE
    SPLASHING IS POSSIBLE.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
    INCLUDING BOOTS, GLOVES, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS, AS
    APPROPRIATE, TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NOT PROVIDED
Supplemental Safety and Health
LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION IS GENERALLY PREFERRED. ABBREVIATION: N/A =
    NOT APPLICABLE. N/AV = NOT AVAILABLE. N/K = UNKNOWN. N/P = NOT
    PROVIDED. N/R = NOT RELEVANT. N/D = NOT DETERMINED. N/E = NOT ESTAB
    LISHED.

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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=122.2C, 252.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-42.2C, -44.F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT PROVIDED
Vapor Pres:48 @20C (68F)
Spec Gravity:1.41
pH:1.0 (0.1 M)
Viscosity:NOT PROVIDED
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT PROVIDED
Solubility in Water:INFINITELY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO YELLOWISH LIQUID - SUFFOCATING, ACRID 
    ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NOT PROVIDED
Corrosion Rate:NOT PROVIDED

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
A DANGEROUSLY POWERFUL OXIDIZING AGENT, CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID IS
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH MOST SUBSTANCES, ESPECIALLY STRONG BASES,
    METALLIC POWDERS, CARBIDES, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, TURPENTINE, AND
    COMBUSTIBLE ORGANICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT AND HEAT. CONTAINERS MAY BURST WHEN
    HEATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, EMITS
    TOXIC NITROGEN OXIDES FUMES AND HYDROGEN NITRATE. WILL REACT WITH
    WATER OR STEAM TO PRODUCE HEAT AND TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:NITRIC ACID INHALATION RAT LC50: 244 PPM
    (NO2)/30M;INVESTIGATED AS A MUTAGEN, REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTOR. ORAL
    (HUMAN) LDLO: 430 MG/KG

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ENVIRONMENTAL FATE: NO INFORMATION FOUND. ENVIRONMENTAL
    TOXICITY: NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECOVERY OR
    RECYCLING SHOULD BE MANAGED IN AN APPROPRIATE AND APPROVED WASTE
    DISPOSAL FACILITY. PROCESSING, USE OR CONTAMINATION OF THIS PRODUCT
    MAY CHANGE THE WASTE MANAG EMENT OPTIONS. STATE AND LOCAL DISPOSAL
    REGULATIONS MAY DIFFER FROM FEDERAL DISPOSAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOMESTIC (LAND, D.O.T.) PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    NITRIC ACID (WITH NOT MORE THAN 70% NITRIC ACID). HAZARD CLASS: 8,
    UN: UN2031. PACKING GROUP: II. AIR: ICAO: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    NITRIC ACID.  HAZARD CL ASS: 8, UN: UN2031. PACKING GROUP: I.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA 302: NITRIC ACID RQ: 1000. TPQ: 1000.
    SARA 313 LIST: YES (NITRIC ACID) CHEMICAL CATG. NO. CERCLA (NITRIC
    ACID): 1000.
Federal Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED
State Regulatory Information:NOT PROVIDED

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