Material Safety Data Sheet

NITRIC ACID
Print Date: March 2007

SECTION 1 – Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: NITRIC ACID MSDS Preparation Date: 02-2007, Supersedes, 02-2004, 02-2001, 02-98

Synonyms: Acide nitrique, Aqua fortis, Azotic acid, Hydrogen nitrate

Product numbers: BA-01-0250, BA-01-0500, BA-01-1000, BA-01-2000, IQ-01-0500, IQ-01-0500S, IQ-01-1000, IQ-01-1000R, IQ-01-
2000, IQ-01-2000T, IQ-01-2500, IQ-01-2500-S, IQ-01-2500-6, IQ-01-2500-PVC, IQ-01-25SK, IQ-01-25SKS, IQ-01-25SK6, IQ-01-200L,
CP01-2000F410, CP01-2000F620, CP01-020LPE1N, OVERFLOW-01, OVF-01-TOTE
Canadian TDG Classification: 8 PKG Gr II Formula: HNO3
PIN (UN# / NA#): UN2031 Molecular Wt: 63.01
WHMIS Classification: Class C (Oxidizing material), Class D Division 1Subcategory A (Materials Causing Immediate and Serious Toxic
Effects), Class E (Corrosive material).

Supplier: Seastar Chemicals Inc, 10005 McDonald Park Road, Sidney, BC V8L 5Y2 CANADA
Tel: (250) 655-5880, Fax: (250) 655-5888

CANUTEC (CAN): (613)-996-6666

SECTION 2 – Composition/Information on Ingredients

CAS # Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS TLV Hazard
7697-37-2 Nitric acid 60-71% 231-714-2 (TWA) 2 ppm* Corrosive
7732-18-5 Water Balance 231-791-2 None None
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. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns.
Target Organs: None.

Potential Health Effects

Primary Route(s) of Entry: Skin contact. Eye contact. Inhalation and Ingestion.
Effects of Acute Exposure: May be fatal by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption. Corrosive. LDLo: ORAN-human 430 mg/kg.
LD50/LC50: CAS# 7697-37-2: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 67 ppm (NO2)/4H. CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. Inhalation, rate:
LC50 = 1276 ppm/1H.
Eyes: Causes severe eye burns and loss of vision. May cause permanent damage.
Skin: May cause severe skin irritation. Causes skin burns. May cause deep, penetrating ulcers of the skin.
Ingestion: Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause perforation of the digestive tract. Burns in mouth, pharynx and gastrointestinal
tract. Vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, kidney damage and death.
Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Effects may be delayed. May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in the nose and
throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and pulmonary edema. Chemical pneumonitis, bronchitis, and possible death.

Effects of Chronic Exposure: Repeated inhalation may cause chronic bronchitis. Repeated exposure may cause erosion of teeth. May
cause erosion of the teeth, lesions of the skin, bronchial irritation, coughing, pneumonia and lung damage. To the best of our knowledge
the chronic toxicity of this substance has not been fully investigated.

SECTION 4 – First Aid Measures

Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, holding lids apart to ensure flushing of the entire surface. Get medical aid
immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed.
Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with copious quantities water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician.

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Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Call
a physician. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: Remove patient from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical aid. Call a physician.
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. Contact with combustible materials may cause a fire. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool. Substance is non-combustible.
Special Fire and Explosion Hazards: Oxidizing material – contributes to combustion of other materials. Emits toxic fumes under fire
conditions. Contact with other materials may cause fire and/or explosion.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is non-combustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire. Water spray.
Auto-ignition Temperature: N/ap.
Flash Point: None.
NFPA Rating: Health 4; Flammability 0; Instability 1; Other OXIDIZING MATERIAL
Explosion Limits: Lower: Not available. Upper: Not available.

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., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Neutralize spill with
sodium bicarbonate. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Steps to be taken in case material is released or spilled: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber
gloves. Add lime. Mix carefully with water to form a slurry place in a suitable container and send for disposal. Ventilate area and wash
spill site after material pick-up is complete.
Waste disposal method: According to all applicable regulations. Avoid run-off.

SECTION 7 – Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. Use with adequate ventilation. Do
not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances, heated areas, sparks and flame. Do not store in
metal or glass containers. Do not store in direct sunlight. Do not store near organic substances. Keep tightly closed. Empty container
may contain hazardous residue. Do not add any other material to the container. Do not wash down the drain. Do not get in eyes, on skin,
or on clothing. Wash well after use. In accordance with good storage and handling practices. Do not allow smoking or food consumption
while handling.
Storage Code: White.

SECTION 8 – Exposure Control/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible
exposure limits
Exposure Limits:
Chemical Name ACGH NIOSH OSHA
Nitric acid 2 ppm TWA; 5.2 mg/m3 2 ppm TWA; 5 mg/m3 TWA; 4 2 ppm TWA; 5
TWA; 4 ppm STEL; 10 ppm STEL; 10 mg/m3 STEL mg/m3 TWA.
mg/m3 STEL
Water None listed. None listed. None listed.
OSHA Vacated PELs Nitric acid: 2 ppm TWA; 5 mg/m3 TWA. Nitric acid: 2 ppm TWA; 5 mg/m3 TWA

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. Wear face shield.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective neoprene gloves to prevent skin exposure. Wear acid-resistant PVC or neoprene jacket, trousers and
boots sufficient to protect skin.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

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Respiratory Protection: Wear appropriate OSHA/MSHA approved chemical cartridge respirator. Regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134.
If more than TLV, do not breathe vapour. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Always use an NIOSH-approved respirator when
necessary.
Ventilation: Use only in a chemical fume hood. Adequate ventilation to maintain vapour/dust below TLV.
Other Protective Equipment: Make eye bath and emergency shower available.

SECTION 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid Boiling Point: 68% (w/w): 120.5 0C (248.9 0F)
Appearance: clear to yellow Freezing/Melting Point: 70% (w/w): -41 0C (-42 0F)
Odour: strong odour – acrid odour Decomposition Temperature: No information available.
pH: 1.0 (0.1 M solution) Solubility: Soluble in all proportions.
Vapour Pressure: PARTIAL PRESSURE: 70% (w/w): 0.37-0.4 Specific Gravity/Density: 68% (w/w): 1.41 g/cm3, 70% (w/w):
kPa (2.78-3 mm Hg) at 20 0C (3,14); 0.547 kPa (4.1 mm Hg) at 1.42 g/cm3
25 0C Molecular Formula: HNO3
Vapour Density: 2.17 (air = 1) (calculated). Molecular Weight: 63.0119
Evaporation Rate: No information available.
Viscosity: No information available.

SECTION 10 – Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Decomposes when in contact with air, light, or organic matter.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, incompatible materials, moisture, reducing agents.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Reacts with over 150 chemical combinations. Refer to NFPA Fire Protection Guide for
specifics. Reacts explosively with organic materials and combustibles. Reducing agents. Reacts with most common metals to produce
hydrogen. Bases, alkalis, aluminium, cyanides, iron, copper, carbides, sulphides, alcohols, hydrogen sulphide, turpentine. Heat. Amines.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Has not been reported.
Reaction Product(s): Reacts with water to produce heat, and toxic, corrosive fumes of nitrogen oxides.

SECTION 11 – Toxicological Information

RTECS: CAS# 7697-37-2: QY5775000; QU5900000. CAS# Epidemiology: No information available.
7732-18-5: ZC0110000. Teratogenicity: Effects on newborn: biochemical and
LD50/LC50: CAS# 7697-37-2: Inhalation, rate: LC50 = 67 ppm metabolic, Oral-rat TDLo = 2345 mg/kg (female 18D post).
(NO2)/4H. CAS# 7664-39-3: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. Fetotoxicity: Stunted fetus, Oral-rat TDLo = 21150 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: CAS# 7697-37-2: Not listed as a carcinogen (female 1-21D post).
by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA or CA Prop 65. CAS# Reproductive: No information available.
7732-18-5: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, Mutagenicity: No information available.
NIOSH, NTP, OSHA or CA Prop 65. Neurotoxicity: No information available.

SECTION 12 – Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: No information available. Mosquito fish: TLm = 72 /96H (fresh water). Cockle: LC50 = 330-1000 ppm/49H (salt water).
Environmental: No information reported. Physical: No information available Other: None.

SECTION 13 – Disposal Considerations

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, provincial/state/territorial, and local regulations.
RCRA D-Maximum Concentration of Contaminants: None of the components are on this list.
RCRA D Series – Chronic Toxicity Reference Levels: None of the components are on this list.
RCRA F Series Wastes: None of the components are on this list.
RCRA P Series Wastes: None of the components are on this list.
RCRA U Series Wastes: None of the components are on this list.
RCRA Substances Banned from Land Disposal: None of the components are on this list.

SECTION 14 – Transport Information

Proper Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID, other than red fuming, with not more than 70 per cent nitric acid
Hazard Class: 8 UN Number: UN2031 Packing Group: II

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SECTION 15 – Regulatory Information
US Federal
TSCA: CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on the TSCA Inventory. CAS# 7732- Clean Air Act – Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs): None of the
18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory. components are on this list.
Health and Safety Reporting List: None of the components are on Clean Air Act – Class 1 Ozone Depletors: None of the components
this list. are on this list.
Chemical Test Rules: None of the components are on this list. Clean Air Act – Class 2 Ozone Depletors: None of the components
TSCA Section 12b: None of the components are on this list. are on this list.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule (SNUR): None of the components Clean Water Act – Hazardous Substances: CAS# 7697-37-2 is
are on this list. listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
CERCLA Reportable Quantities (RQ): CAS# 7697-37-2: final RQ = Clean Water Act – Priority Pollutants: None of the components are
1000 pounds (454 kg). on this list.
SARA Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQ): CAS# 7697-37-2: Clean Water Act – Toxic Pollutants: None of the components are on
TPQ = 1000 pounds. this list.
SARA Hazard Categories: CAS# 7697-37-2: acute, chronic, OSHA – Highly Hazardous: CAS #7697-37-2 is considered highly
flammable. hazardous by OSHA.
SARA Section 313: This material contains Nitric acid (CAS# 7697-38-
2, 60-71%), which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section
313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
US State
State Right to Know: Nitric acid can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania,
Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Prop 65: No information available.
California No Significant Risk Level: No information available.
European/International Regulations
European Labelling in Accordance with EC Directives:
Hazard Symbols: OC. Risk Phrases: R 8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R 8 Contact with combustible material may
cause fire. Safety Phrases: S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

WGKK (Water Danger/Protection): No information available.

Canadian DSL/NDSL: CAS# 7697-37-2 is listed on Canada’s DSL/NDSL List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada’s DSL/NDSL List.
Canadian WHMIS Classification: This product has a WHMIS classification of C, D1A, E.
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List: CAS# 7697-37-2 is not listed on Canada’s Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on
Canada’s Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits:
CAS# 7697-37-2; OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt: TWA 2 ppm (5 OEL-RUSSIA: TWA 2 ppm; STEL 2 mg/m3; Skin
mg/m3) OEL-SWEDEN: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3); STEL 5 ppm (13 mg/m3)
OEL-AUSTRALIA: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3); STEL 4 ppm (10 OEL-SWITZERLAND: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3); STEL 4 ppm (1
mg/m3) mg/m3)
OEL-BELGIUM: TWA 2 ppm (5.2 mg/m3); STEL 4 ppm (10 mg/m3) OEL-THAILAND: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA: TWA 2.5 mg/m3; STEL 5 mg/m3 OEL-TURKEY: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
OEL-DENMARK: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m2) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3); STEL 4 ppm (10
OEL-FINLAND: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3); STEL 5 ppm (13 mg/m3); mg/m3)
Skin OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH
OEL-GERMANY: TWA 10 ppm (25 mg/m3) TLV
OEL-HUNGARY: STEL 5 mg/m3 OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
OEL-JAPAN: TWA 2 ppm (5.2 mg/m3) OES-United Kingdom: TWA 2 ppm TWA; 5 mg/m3 TWA
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES: TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3) OES-United Kingdom: STEL 4 ppm; STEL 10 mg/m3
OEL-POLAND: TWA 10 mg/m3

SECTION 16 – Other Information

The statements contained herein are offered for informational purposes only and are based upon technical data.
Seastar Chemicals Inc believes them to be accurate but does not purport to be all-inclusive. The above-stated
product is intended for use only by persons having the necessary technical skills and facilities for handling the
product at their discretion and risk. Since conditions and manner of use are outside our control, we (Seastar
Chemicals Inc) make no warranty of merchantability or any such warranty, express or implied with respect to
information and we assume no liability resulting from the above product or its use. Users should make their own
investigations to determine suitability of information and product for their particular purposes.

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