SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- NITRIC ACID  -- 6810-00-241-1193
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:04/13/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-241-1193
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:63415
=== 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:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 90.0%
OSHA PEL:2 PPM/4 STEL
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 10.0%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL RAT LC 50:67PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:CORROSIVE TO ALL BODY
    TISSUES,SKIN-REDNESS,SKIN BURNS,PAIN;EYES-REDNESS,PAIN,BLURRED
    VISION;LUNGS AN G.I.TRACT DAMAGE;MAY BE FATAL. CHRONIC:TISSUE
    DAMAGE;MAY BE FATAL.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS DATA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITION MAY BE
    WORSEN.

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

First Aid:SKIN AND EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER;CALL A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR;SEEK MEDICAL HELP AT
    ONCE. INGESTION:SEE MEDICAL ATTENTION AT ONCE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER,DRY CHEMICAL,FOAM,CO*2,SODA ASH.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
    AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY IGNITE OTHER FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIAL(WOOD,PAPER,OIL)VIOLET REACTION WITH FUEL.

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

Spill Release Procedures:USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTION;DIKE THE
    AREA;USE SANDBAGS & RECOVER FOR NEUTRALIZATION (USE SODIUM
    BICARBONATE,CRUSED LIMESTONE) FOR FINAL DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE,CRUSH LIMESTONE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY AND WELL VENTILATED
    AREA;DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS & MIST.KEEP AWAY FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID
    MIST/VAPORS OR SCBA IF ABOVE TLV/PEL.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL TO MAINTAIN PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE-WASH,SAFETY SHOWER;SHOES & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN;DO NOT BREATHE
    VAPORS/MIST.APPLY FULL PERSONAL PROTECTION.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=82.8C, 181.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-42.2C, -44.F
Vapor Pres:62MMHG
Vapor Density:2.2
Spec Gravity:1.53-1.54
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO BROWNISH-RED,CLEAR LIQUID WITH
    SUFFOCATING FUMES.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, METALS,ORGANIC COMPOUNDS,REDUCING AGENT.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXOTHERMIC REACTION WITH WATER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF NITROGEN OXIDES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:EXTREME HEAT

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF COLLECTED MATERIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
    LOCAL,STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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