=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:BERYLLIUM AA STANDARD,AA 125
NIIN:00D007050
MSDS Number: CFKXG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:310-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:310-516-8000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:E. BRULL
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Name:BERYLLIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-41-7
RTECS #:DS1750000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.002 MG/M3, Z-2
ACGIH TLV:.002 MG/M3, A2; 9596

Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 98.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:NOT RELEVANT
ACGIH TLV:NOT RELEVANT

Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 1.4%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM/4 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:TLV 5 MG/M3 (NITRIC ACID)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY
    & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- CORROSIVE. INHALE:MAY CAUSE INFLAMMATION,
    CHOCKING, COUGHING, LUNG DAMAGE. EYE/SKIN:SEVERE BURNS. MAY CAUSE
    PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. ORAL:IMMEDIA TE PAIN & BURNS OF MOUTH,
    THROAT, ESOPHAGUS & GI TRACT. MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED/INGESTED.
    CHRONIC- EROSION OF TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:CONTAINS BERYLLIUM.
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS, COUGHING, DIFFICULT
    BREATHING, CHEST PAIN, ABDOMINAL PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DENTAL
    EROSION, CHOCKING, ULCERATION, EYE DAMAGE, DEATH
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:DAMAGED SKIN, EYE DISORDERS,
    LUNG/RESPIRATORY SYSTEM DISEASES

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY IN ALL CASES.
    EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
    KEEP EYELIDS OPEN. TREAT FOR CHEMICAL BURNS IF NECESSARY.
    INHALATION:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVI DE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    ORAL:IF CONSCIOUS & FREE FROM CONVULSION, DRINK LARGE AMOUNT OF
    WATER OR MILK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. DO NOT TAKE CARBONATES

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

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Upper Limits:NOT RELEVANT
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL
    FOR SURROUNDING FIRE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED
    CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
    NIOSH-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTAINER MAY RUPTURE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. VENTILATE
    AREA. REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES (H2 MAY BE PRESENT). DO NOT RELEASE
    INTO SOIL, SEWER. USE AN ABSORBENT SUCH AS SAND/VERMICULITE.
    TRANSFER TO A SUITABLE CONTAI NER FOR DISPOSAL. PREVENT ENTRY INTO
    SEWERS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED,
    CORROSION-PROOF AREA, AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP OUT OF
    REACH OF CHILDREN.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON
    CLOTHING. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/MIST. USE UNDER THE HOOD WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HAND LING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
    AND HEALTH (NIOSH) APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE WHEN PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS
    ARE EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET OSHA
    PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (OSHA PEL).
Protective Gloves:PVC, NEOPRENE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES AND FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:USE RUBBER SPLASH APRON AND RUBBER BOOTS.
    EYEWASH AND SAFETY SHOWER SHOULD BE LOCATED NEARBY.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. WASH BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:180.7F HNO3
Vapor Pres:17.92 @68F
Vapor Density:0.62;WATER
Spec Gravity:1
pH:NEUT1%
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, BASES, REDUCING AGENTS, COMBUSTIBLES, ORGANIC MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULATORS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. CONSIDER RECYCLING OR CONTRACT WITH
    A LICENSED DISPOSAL AGENCY.

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