ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC -- NITRIC ACID SOLUTIONS  -- 6810-00-148-7155
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID SOLUTIONS
MSDS Date:09/06/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-148-7155
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979-9970
Country:US
Info Phone Num:518-297-4444
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:A. SEYMOUR
CAGE:4A444
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANACHEMIA CHEMICALS INC
Address:3 LINCOLN BLVD
Box:City:ROUSES POINT
State:NY
ZIP:12979
Country:US
Phone:518-297-4444
CAGE:4A444

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA III).  (SEE SUPP DATA).
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: <30% W/W
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: BALANCE

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:(ACUTE) EYES: MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS &
    LOSS OF VISION. SKIN: CAUSES SEVERE BURNS. INHAL: MAY CAUSE
    RESPIRATORY INFLAMMATION. MAY CAUSE DELAYED LUNG INJURY. INGEST:
    MAY CAUSE NAUSEA, VOMITING, & SEVERE  BURNS TO MOUTH, THROAT &
    STOMACH. PERFORATION OF GI TRACT MAY RESULT. (CHRONIC) MAY INCLUDE
    DAMAGE TO LUNGS & TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:MFR IDENTIFIES SKIN AS PRIMARY ROUTE OF ENTRY.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: WASH W/COPIOUS QTYS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL
    MD. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG. IF IRRIT OCCURS
    OR PERSISTS, SEEK MD. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE APPRVD
    OXYGEN SU PPLY IF BRTHG DFCLT. GIVE ARTF RESP OR CPR IF BRTHG
    CEASED. CALL MD. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QTY OF
    WATER TO DILUTE. CALL MD. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN
    UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN A PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE
    MODE. USE WATER SPRAY. COOL CNTNRS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZING MATERIAL--CONTRIBUTES TO
    COMBUSTION OF OTHER MATERIALS. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE
    CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AND VENTILATE THE AREA. ADD LIME. MIX
    WITH WATER TO FORM A SLURRY. PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER AND SEND
    FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CNTNR TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    SEPARATELY & AWAY FROM FLAMM & COMBUST MATLS. ISOLATE FROM
    INCOMPATIBLE MATLS. KEEP PROD OUT OF LIGHT.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN
    VAPOR/DUST BELOW TLV, WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION. USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR POLYETHYLENE GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:APRON OR CLOTHING TO PROTECT SKIN. EYE BATH
    & EMERGENCY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT. WASH HANDS
    THOROUGHLY AND FREQUENTLY DURING CONTACT WITH MATERIAL. 
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID: MOST COMMON METALS, POWDERED METALS, CARBIDES, AMMONIUM
    HYDROXIDE, WATER, ALCOHOLS. INGRED 1: THIS STOCK NUMBER IS MANAGED
    BY THE NUCLEAR GROUP OF SPCC. THE PER CENT OF NITRIC ACID IS 
    NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CONTRACT RESULTINGIN VARYING PERCENTAGES OF
    NITRIC ACID UNDER THE SAME STOCK NUMBER .

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

pH:ACIDIC
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO LIGHT BROWN LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, CARBONATES, SULFIDES, CYANIDES, COMBUSTIBLE MATLS,
    ORGANIC MATLS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS, (SEE SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

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

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

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