Nitric Acid
Safety Procedures
Safety should be in the forefront of everyone's mind when handling hazardous products. When an accident or emergency occurs, it is very important to know what safety procedures should be used. We offer safety training and assistance to develop safety programs for your facility. Your health and safety is very important to us!
Physical Data
Vapor Pressure: 9
Solubility in Water: Complete (100%)
Appearance & Odor: Clear, colorless liquid, suffocating odor.

Health Hazards
Eyes: Flush with large amounts of water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Skin: Immediately flush with plenty of clean, running water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Support breathing with artificial respiration if necessary, if breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Drink large quantities of water, milk or milk of magnesia. Get medical attention.
Overexposure: Severe irritation or burns of respiratory system, coughing, difficult breathing, chest pains, pulmonary edema, lung inflammation, unconsciousness, and may be fatal.

Employee Protection
Respiratory: Respiratory protection required if airborne concentration exceeds recommended levels. At concentrations up to 100 PPM, a chemical cartridge respirator with acid cartridge is recommended. Above this level, a self-contained breathing apparatus is advised.
Eye: Safety goggles and face shield
Ventilation: Use general or local exhaust ventilation to meet requirements.
Other: Uniform, protective suit, neoprene gloves are recommended.
Fire & Explosion Hazards
Flammable levels: N/A
Flash Point: N/A
Extinguishing Media: Water spray
Special Procedures: Use NIOSH/MSHA approved self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective equipment. Move exposed containers from fire area if it can be done without risk. Use water to keep fire-exposed containers cool; do not get water inside containers.

Reactivity
Stability: Stable
Materials to Avoid: Acids
Conditions to Avoid: None

Spill or Leak Procedures
Spills: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do so without risk. Ventilate area. Neutralize spill with soda ash or lime. With clean shovel, carefully place material into clean, dry container and cover; remove from area. Flush spill area with water. Keep combustibles (wood, paper, oil, etc.) away from spilled material
Disposal: Dispose of according to applicable federal RCRA, state and local regulations.
We are providing this data for informational purposes only. If a person comes in contact with any of the chemicals mentioned, it is imperative to contact your local emergency personnel and/or a physician. This information is intended only as guidance for appropriate precautionary handling of the material and is believed to be accurate. Industrial Resources provides no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages. Users of these products are responsible for investigating and verifying the precautions and dangers involved in the application that they have chosen. Federal, state, municipal, and insurance requirements, and national safety codes must be followed and are not to be confused with the precautionary data.
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