Material Safety Data
Sheet
Nitric Acid
ACC# 16550
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Nitric Acid
Catalog Numbers: ACE14, S71972, S75623-2, S75623-3, S76523,
A198C-212, A198C4X-212, A200-212, A200-500, A200-612GAL, A200C-212, A200C-212EA,
A200C4X-212, A200C4X2122, A200C4X212L, A200J500, A200S-212, A200S-500,
A200S4X-212, A200S4X212L, A200SI-212, A206C-212, A206C4X-212, A467-1, A467-250,
A467-500, A4672, A483-212, A509-212, A509-212LC, A509-500, A509212003,
A509SK212, NC9619321, S719721, S719721MF, S71972MF, S71972SC
Synonyms: Azotic Acid; Engravers Nitrate; Hydrogen Nitrate.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1
Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency
Number: 201-796-7100
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
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! Corrosive. Strong
oxidizer. Contact with other material may cause a fire. Causes eye and skin
burns. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. May
cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible burns. May cause severe
digestive tract irritation with possible burns.
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.
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.
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 TWA; 4 ppm STEL |
2 ppm TWA; 5 mg/m3 TWA 25 ppm IDLH |
2 ppm TWA; 5 mg/m3 TWA |
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
Autoignition
Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 4; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0
Explosion Limits,
Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
Solubility:
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:
CAS# 7697-37-2: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. CAS# 7732-18-5: 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 |
Ecotoxicity: No
data available. No information available.
Environmental: Terrestial:
During transport through the soil, nitric acid will dissolve some of the soil
material, in particular, the carbonate based materials. The acid will be
neutralized to some degree with adsorption of the proton also occurring on clay
materials. However, significant amounts of acid are expected to remain for
transport down toward the ground water table. Upon reaching the ground water
table, the acid will continue to move, now in the direction of the ground water
flow.
Physical: Not expected to biodegrade or bioconcentrate.
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 |
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US
DOT |
IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada
TDG |
Shipping Name: |
NITRIC ACID |
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NITRIC ACID |
Hazard Class: |
8 |
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8(9.2) |
UN Number: |
UN2031 |
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UN2031 |
Packing Group: |
II |
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II |
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 373.
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
CAS# 7697-37-2 can be found on the following state right to
know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
CAS# 7732-18-5 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:
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).
S23B Do not breathe fumes.
WGK (Water
Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7697-37-2: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information
available.
Canada
CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7732-18-5 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 pp
m (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:TW
A 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) OE
L-SWITZERLAND:TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3);STEL 4 ppm
(1 mg/m3) OEL-THAILAND:T
WA 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 #8 Date: 12/06/2001
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