CITY CHEMICAL CO. -- NITRIC ACID  -- 6810-00-148-7155
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-148-7155
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CO.
Address:100 HOBOKEN AVENUE
City:JERSEY CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07302-1043
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-653-6900
Emergency Phone Num:201-653-6900
CAGE:8G980
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CITY CHEMICAL CO
Address:100 HOBOKEN AVE
Box:City:JERSEY CITY
State:NJ
ZIP:07310
Country:US
Phone:201-653-6900/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:8G980

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA III). (SEE SUPP DATA).
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
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  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:IRRITATION,EYE DAMAGE.
    SKIN:SEVERE BURNS. INHALATION:CAN CAUSE BREATHING DIFFICULTIES AND
    LEAD TO PNEUMONIA AND PULMONARY EDEMA WHICH MAY BE FATAL.
    INGESTION:CAN CAUSE PAIN AND BURNS OF MOUTH,THR OAT,ESOPHAGUS AND
    GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
Effects of Overexposure:HIGHLY IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND
    RESPIRATOR TRACT AND TO SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE DISEASE MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF
    THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL MD. SKIN:FLUSH W/PLENTY OF
    WATER. CALL MD. EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/WATER AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL
    MD

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY. WEAR PROTECTIVE BREATHING
    APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS EXPLOSIVELY W/METALLIC
    POWDER,CARBIDE,TURPENTINE & HYDROGEN SULFIDE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
    NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH SOLUTION. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND
    PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COVER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP
    AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. STORE IN COOL PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. LAUNDER
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
INGRED 1: THIS STOCK NUMBER IS MANAGED BY THE NUCLEAR GROUP OF SPCC.
    THE PER CENT OF NITRIC ACID IS NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CONTRACT
    RESULTING IN VARYING PERCENTAGES OF NITRIC ACID UNDER THE SAME
    STOCK N UMBER .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:86C-0ECOMP.
Vapor Pres:62
Vapor Density:2.3
Spec Gravity:1.504
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE-MFG
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS. SEE SUPP DATA FOR PHYSICAL DATA.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALLIC POWDERS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:STRONG BASES,METALLIC
    POWDER,CARBIDES,HYDROGEN SULFIDE,TURPENTINE,ETC.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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