MSDS Name: Nitric Acid
Synonyms: Azotic Acid; Engravers Nitrate; Hydrogen Nitrate.
Company Identification: Titan International, Inc.
205 Chester Ave, Ste 100
Moorestown, NJ 08057
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7697-37-2 |Nitric acid | 69-71 | 231-714-2 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | 29-31 | 231-791-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: O C
Risk Phrases: 35 8
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: clear to yellow.
Danger! Strong oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause a
fire. Corrosive. Causes eye and skin burns. May cause severe
respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe
digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Check internal
container upon receipt. Bottles should be vented periodically to
relieve pressure.
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes severe eye burns. May cause irreversible eye injury. May cause
chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage.
Skin: Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin.
May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis
or pale color.
Ingestion: May cause severe and permanent damage to the digestive tract.
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive
tract. May cause systemic effects.
Inhalation: Effects may be delayed. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory
tract. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation, edema
of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary
edema. Aspiration may lead to pulmonary edema. May cause systemic
effects. May cause acute pulmonary edema, asphyxia, chemical
pneumonitis, and upper airway obstruction caused by edema.
Chronic:
Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis. Repeated exposure
may cause erosion of teeth. Effects may be delayed.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes
closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
minutes).
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated
shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration
using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a
mask.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Strong oxidizer. Contact with combustible materials
may cause a fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Substance is
noncombustible. Use water with caution and in flooding amounts.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to
extinguish surrounding fire. Contact professional fire-fighters
immediately.
Autoignition Temperature:Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower:Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 4; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth),
then place in suitable container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and
ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Neutralize
spill with sodium bicarbonate. Provide ventilation. A vapor
suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe
dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid
contact with clothing and other combustible materials. Do not get on
skin or in eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Discard
contaminated shoes.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Do not store near
combustible materials. Keep container closed when not in use. Store
in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances. Bottles should be vented periodically in order to
overcome pressure buildup.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
| Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Nitric acid |2 ppm; 4 ppm STEL |2 ppm TWA; 5 |2 ppm TWA; 5 |
| | | mg/m3 TWA 25 |mg/m3 TWA |
| | | ppm IDLH | |
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Water |none listed |none listed |none listed |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Nitric acid:
2 ppm TWA; 5 mg/m3 TWA; 4 ppm STEL; 10 mg/m3 STEL
Water:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron. Wear appropriate clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149
approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the
positive pressure mode with emergency escape
provisions.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Liquid
Appearance: clear to yellow
Odor: strong odor - acrid odor
pH: 1.0
Vapor Pressure: 6.8 mm Hg
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 186.8 deg F
Freezing/Melting Point: -43.6 deg F
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.50
Molecular Formula: HNO3
Molecular Weight: 63.0119
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable. Decomposes when in contact with air, light, or organic
matter.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources,
moisture, combustible materials, reducing agents.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Reducing agents, acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid,
formic acid, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), alcohols and glycols
(e.g. butyl alcohol, ethanol, methanol, ethylene glycol), aldehydes
(e.g. acetaldehyde, acrolein, chloral hydrate, formaldehyde), amides
(e.g. butyramide, diethyltoluamide, dimethyl formamide), amines
(aliphatic and aromatic, e.g. dimethyl amine, propylamine, pyridine,
triethylamine), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl hydrazine,
hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), carbamates (e.g. carbanolate,
carbofuran), caustics (e.g. ammonia, ammonium hydroxide, calcium
hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide), cyanides (e.g.
potassium cyanide, sodium cyanide), dithiocarbamates (e.g. ferbam,
maneb, metham, thiram), esters (e.g. butyl acetate, ethyl acetate,
propyl formate), ethers (e.g. dioxane, furfuran, tetrahydrofuran
(THF)), fluorides (inorganic, e.g. ammonium fluoride, calcium
fluoride, cesium fluoride), hydrocarbons (aromatic, e.g. benzene,
chrysene, cumen.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7697-37-2: QU5775000 QU5900000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7697-37-2: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 67 ppm(NO2)/4H.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Nitric acid -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No information found.
Teratogenicity:
No information found.
Reproductive Effects:
No information found.
Neurotoxicity:
No information found.
Mutagenicity:
No information found.
Other Studies:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
For more information, see "HANDBOOK OF ENVIRONMENTAL FATE AND
EXPOSURE DATA."
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical
is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in
40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state
and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate
classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN2031
Packing Group: II
Canadian TDG
Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID
Hazard Class: 8(9.2)
UN Number: UN2031
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 7697-37-2: final RQ = 1000 pounds (454 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
CAS# 7697-37-2: TPQ = 1000 pounds; RQ = 1000 pounds
SARA Codes
CAS # 7697-37-2: acute, chronic, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains Nitric acid (CAS# 7697-37-2, 69 71%),which is
subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title
III and 40 CFR Part 372.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
under the CWA.
OSHA:
CAS# 7697-37-2 is considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
Nitric acid can be found on the following state right to know lists:
California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
Water is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: O C
Risk Phrases:
R 35 Causes severe burns.
R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause
fire.
Safety Phrases:
S23B Do not breathe fumes.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7697-37-2: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 7697-37-2: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 2 ppm TWA; 5.2 mg/m3 TWA
CAS# 7697-37-2: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 4 ppm STEL; 10 mg/m3 STEL
CAS# 7697-37-2: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 4 ppm STEL; 10 mg/m3 STEL
Canada
CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D1A, E.
CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7697-37-2: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3);STEL 4 ppm (10 mg/m3)
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 2 ppm (5.2 mg/m3);STEL 4 ppm (10 mg/m3)
OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 2.5 mg/m3;STEL 5 mg/m3
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3);STEL 5 ppm (13 mg/m3);Skin
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3);STEL 4 ppm (10 mg/m3)
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m3)
OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 5 mg/m3
OEL-JAPAN:TWA 2 ppm (5.2 mg/m3)
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
OEL-POLAND:TWA 10 mg/m3
OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 2 ppm;STEL 2 mg/m3;Skin
OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3);STEL 5 ppm (13 mg/m3)
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3);STEL 4 ppm (1 mg/m3)
OEL-THAILAND:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3);STEL 4 ppm (10 mg/m3)
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 9/30/1998 Revision #9 Date: 12/06/2001
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