MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- NITRIC ACID, 70% -- 6810-00-130-1912 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID, 70%
MSDS Date:04/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-130-1912
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-354-2050(PRESS 3)/314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:800-354-2050/314-539-1600
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 70%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/4 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:INHALATION (RAT) LC50: 244 PPM
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY CAUSE
    BREATHING DIFFICULTIES, PNEUMONIA, PULMONARY EDEMA. INGESTION MAY
    CAUSE BURNS TO MOUTH/THROAT/ESOPHAGUS/STOMACH/GI TRACT. CONTACT MAY
    CAUSE BURNS TO SKIN & EYES.  CHRONIC: PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE
    MAYCAUSE EROSION OF TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
    OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-COUGHING, CHOKING, IRRITATION OF
    NOSE/THROAT/RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYES-PAIN, BURNS, PERMANENT EYE
    DAMAGE. SKIN-REDNESS, PAIN, SEVERE SKIN BURNS, DEEP ULCERS, YELLOW
    TO YELLOW-BROWN STAIN TO SKIN . INGESTED-PAIN, BURNS TO
    MOUTH/THROAT/ESOPHAGUS/STOMACH/GI TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS OR EYE
    DISEASE MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES-FLUSH WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, LIFT LIDS. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES.
    WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    OXYGEN O R ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING! IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LOTS OF WATER.

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

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL FIRE FIGHTER'S PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:OXIDIZER! REACTS EXPLOSIVELY WITH
    COMBUSTIBLE, ORGANIC OR READILY OXIDIZABLE MATEIRALS. HEAT OF
    REACTION MAY CAUSE IGNITION. CAN REACT W/METALS TO RELEASE H2.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ISOLATE SPILL AREA. WEAR PROPER PERSONAL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR/EQUIPMENT. FLUSH WITH WATER & NEUTRALIZE WITH
    ALKALINE MATEWRIAL (SODA ASH, LIME, ETC.). PICK UP WITH ABSORBENT
    AND DISPOSE OF AT A RCRA-PERMIT TED SITE. CERCLA RQ=1000 LBS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME, ALKALINE MATERIALS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED. PROTECT CONTAINER FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
    OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED AIR-SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
    MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS: NEOPRENE, PVC.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES + FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY SHOWER. LAB COAT,
    BOOTS, APRON OR COVERALLS TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
    DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS PRESENTED BY CAGE 63759 FOR CONTRACT NUMBER MDA414-97-D4522.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=122.2C, 252.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-33.9C, -29.F
Vapor Pres:62
Vapor Density:2-3
Spec Gravity:1.41
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NO INFORMATION FOUND
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID;
    SUFFOCATING ACRID ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIS, METALLIC POWDERS, CARBIDES, HYDROGEN SULFIDE,
    TURPENTINE, COMBUSTIBLE ORGANICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTAINERS MAY BURST WHEN HEATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC NITROGEN OXIDES FUMES & HYDROGEN
    NITRATE FUMES. REACTION W/WATER OR STEAM PRODUCES HEAT &
    TOXIC/CORROSIVE FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. SARA EHS (302)-RQ/TPQ, 1000  LB;
    SARA 313-YES; CERCLA 103-RQ 1000 LBS. RCRA SEC 261.33.

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