HF SCIENTIFIC INC. -- NITRIC ACID, 1.0N  -- 6810-00-270-9978
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITRIC ACID, 1.0N
MSDS Date:09/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-9978
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HF SCIENTIFIC INC.
Address:3052 METRO PARKWAY S.E.
City:FORT MYERS
State:FL
ZIP:33916-7539
Country:US
Info Phone Num:813-337-2116
Emergency Phone Num:813-337-2116
CAGE:58177
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HF SCIENTIFIC INC.
Address:3170 METRO PARKWAY S.E.
City:FORT MYERS
State:FL
ZIP:33916-7539
Country:US
Phone:941-337-2116
CAGE:58177

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 6.3%
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  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE! INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN
    CAUSE BREATHING DIFFICULTIES & LEAD TO PNEUMONIA & PULMONARY EDEMA.
    INGESTION CAN CAUSE BURNS OF THE MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS & GI
    TRACT. CONTACT CAN CAUSE SEVERE S KIN BURNS. VAPORS MAY CAUSE EYE
    DAMAGE;LIQUID MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS & PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
    CHRONIC: EROSION OF TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS PRODUCT IS NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP,
    OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:VAPOR MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN & RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION, COUGHING, & CHOKING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSON WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS OR EYE DISEASE MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE EFFECTS OF
    THIS SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN:REMOVE  CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FLUSH WITH WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH
    IF UNCONSCIOUS. GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT EXPLOSIVELY WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    ORGANIC OR READILY OXIDIZABLE MATERIALS SUCH AS: ALCOHOLS,
    TURPENTINE, CHARCOAL, ORGANIC REFUSE, METAL POWDER, H2S, ETC.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: FLUSH WITH WATER & NEUTRALIZE
    WITH SODA ASH, ETC. ISOLATE THE SPILL. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
    SUITABLE FOR TOXIC OR CORROSIVE FLUIDS OR VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, ETC.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
    CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:PROTECT FROM DIRECT SUNLIGHT.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR
    CARTRIDGE AND DUST/MIST PRE-FILTER RESPIRATORS AS PER CURRENT 29
    CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/ WARNINGS AND NIOSH-RESPIRATOR
    SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) ROOM VENTILATION IS NORMALLY ADEQUATE.
    LOCAL EXHAUST MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES WITH OPTIONAL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING, BOOTS, LAB COAT, APRON OR COVERALLS
    AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS.

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

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.03
pH:<2
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES, METALLIC POWDERS, CARBIDES, HYDROGEN SULFIDE, TURPENTINE
    & COMBUSTIBLE ORGANICS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED, TOXIC NITROGEN OXIDES AND
    HYDROGEN NITRATE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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