GFS CHEMICALS INC -- NITRIC ACID, 63  -- 6810-00N070065
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID, 63
MSDS Date:02/06/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N070065
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Info Phone Num:614-881-5501
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:LM
CAGE:0TNM0
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GFS CHEMICALS INC
Address:3041 HOME RD
Box:245
City:POWELL
State:OH
ZIP:43065
Country:US
Phone:740-881-5501;FAX:5989
CAGE:0TNM0

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 63.01%
OSHA PEL:2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM; 4 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:VERY CORROSIVE TO SKIN, EYES AND
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. FUMES ARE CHOKING WHEN INHALED. INGESTION CAUSES
    BURNING OF MOUTH AND ESOPHAGUS, WILL CAUSE IRRITATION, SHOCK OR
    DEATH. CONTINUED EXPOSURE TO VAPORS  WILL CAUSE BRONCHITIS OR
    PNEUMONITIS. NOT CONSIDERED CARCINOGENIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. IF BREATHING STOPS ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: WASH CONTACT AREA WELL WITH WATER. EYES:
    WASH WIT H WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES AND GETMEDICAL ATTENTION.
    INGEST: GIVE WATER (DO NOT USE SODA). DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
    DEMULCENT. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY CAUSE FIRE OR EXPLOSION WITH
    COMBUSTIBLES, FLAMMABLES OR REDUCING AGENTS. AVOID BREATHING SMOKE
    OR FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WASH UP IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER AND SODA OR
    LIME TO NEUTRALIZE. PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR WORK CREW. DO NOT USE
    SAWDUST, RAGS OR THE LIKE AS ABSORBENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA OR LIME TO NEUTRALIZE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:USE ONLY WITH PROPER VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PHYSICAL DATA: THIS IS A CONSTANT-BOILING ACID (MINIMUM VAPOR PRESSURE,
    MAXIMUM BOILING POINT). EYE PROT: & FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:250F,121C
Spec Gravity:1.408
Solubility in Water:INFINITE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. PUNGENT ODOR. MAY DISCOLOR
    ON STORAGE.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
INCOMPATIBLE WITH ALCOHOL, CHARCOAL, MOST ORGANICS AND REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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