CAMFIELD CHEMICAL CO(MFG-ALLIED CHEM CO) -- NITRIC ACID  -- 6810-00-222-9655
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9655
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAMFIELD CHEMICAL CO(MFG-ALLIED CHEM CO)
Emergency Phone Num:(415)793-4646
CAGE:19796
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164
Company Name:CAMFIELD CHEMICAL CO
CAGE:19796

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 61%
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  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN,EYES.INGESTION CAUSES
    INTERNAL BURNS. INHALATION OF VAPOR INJURES LUNGS.

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

First Aid:SKIN,EYES: FLUSH WTH PLENTY WATER FOR 15 MIN.
    INHALATION-REMOVE TO UNCONTAMINATED AREA. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION FOR ANY CONTACT

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

Extinguishing Media:NOT FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SELF CONTAINED BREATHING-AVOID BREATHING
    OXIDES OF N2
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:IGNITES WOOD AND ORGANICS,CAUSES
    EXPLOSION WITH H25

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH PLENTY WATER AND NEUTRALIZE WITH
    ALKALINE MATERIAL SUCH AS SODA ASH,LIME ETC. PROVIDE GOOD
    VENTILATION TO ELIMINATE OXIDES OF NITROGEN,CARBON DIOXIDE GAS ETC.
    ABSORB NEUTRALIZED MATERIAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA,AWAY FROM HEAT & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. KEEP FROM
    ORGANICS,METALS,HYDROGEN SULFIDE.
Other Precautions:NITRIC VAPOR & OXIDES OF NITROGEN ARE INSIDIOUS.
    SYMPTOMS OF INHALATION MAY BE DELAYED.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED
Ventilation:LOCAL-TO ELIMINATE FUMES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEM GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRONS & BOOTS,HARD HAT,CLOTHING TO
    PREVENT CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=117.8C, 244.F
Spec Gravity:1.37
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1-DIETHYL ETHER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW LIQUID-ACID ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ORGANICS METALS,HYDROGEN SULFIDE,WOOD,PAPER,ETC.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN

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

Waste Disposal Methods:PLACE ABSORBED MATERIAL IN CONTAINER SUITABLE
    FOR SHIPPING NITRIC ACID

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