MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 01843 Pg. 1
Revised: 3/1/95
1. Chemical Product and Contact Information
Product Name: LECO DS-2 P/N:701-975
LECO Corporation
3000 Lakeview
St. Joseph, MI, 49085
Information: 269-983-5531
Chemtrec: 800-424-9300
(Chemtrec Int'l: 202-483-7616)
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
OSHA ACGIH Other Typical %
Component CAS No. PEL (mg/m3) TLV (mg/m 3) Limits by Weight
Nitric Acid 7697-37-2 5 10 <2
Water 7732-18-5 Not estab. Not estab. 98
3. Hazard Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Serious health risk; no unusual fire or spill hazard. Clear, colorless solution with no odor.
Potential Health Effects
EYES: May cause burns to eyes.
SKIN: May cause burns to skin.
INHALATION: Inhalation of vapors may cause coughing and difficulty breathing.
INGESTION: May cause nausea, vomiting and loss of consciousness.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED: None identified.
CHRONIC OVEREXPOSURE: Not available.
ACUTE OVEREXPOSURE: Not available.
CARCINOGENICITY: None.
4. First Aid Measures
EYES: CALL A PHYSICIAN. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water.
SKIN: CALL A PHYSICIAN. Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before re-use.
INHALATION: CALL A PHYSICIAN. Remove victim from area.
INGESTION: CALL A PHYSICIAN. Do not induce vomiting; if conscious give water, milk or
milk of magnesia.
P/N: 701-975
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 01843 Pg. 2
5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES: Non-flammable.
Flash Point: Not available. Method Used: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits (% by Volume in Air):
Lower: None. Upper: None.
AUTO-IGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not applicable.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Nitrogen oxides.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
FIREFIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS: Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-
contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
SMALL/LARGE SPILL: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Stop
leak if you can do so without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Take up with sand or other
non-combustible absorbent material and place into container for later disposal. Flush spill area
with water.
7. Handling and Storage
HANDLING: No special precautions.
STORAGE: Keep container closed. Store in corrosion-proof area.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Local exhaust and vent hood recommended.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: No special precautions.
SKIN AND HAND PROTECTION: Lab coat and proper gloves.
EYE AND FACE PROTECTION: Safety glasses with side shields.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: None required.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: Clear, odorless solution with no odor.
BOILING POINT: 212掳 F. (100掳 C.)
FREEZE-MELT POINT: Not available.
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm): Not available.
VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): Not available.
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Completely soluble.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.00
pH: Not available.
ODOR: None.
PERCENT VOLATILES: Not available.
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl Acetate = 1): Not available.
P/N: 701-975
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET 01843 Pg. 3
10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable.
INCOMPATIBILITY: Organic materials, strong reducing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Oxides of nitrogen.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: None.
11. Toxicological Information
LC50 Inhalation (Rat): 1 hour.
12. Ecological Information
Not available.
13. Disposal Consideration
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
14. Transportation Information
U.S.A. DOT: Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS:
TSCA STATUS: On Toxic Substance Control Inventory.
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY: None.
RCRA STATUS: D002 (Corrosive Waste).
16. Other Information
Hazard Index: (0 - 4, 4 = Extreme)
Health: 3 Fire: 0 Reactivity: 0
Prepared By:
Duane Ostenson
Information herein is given in good faith as authoritative and valid; however, no warranty, expressed
or implied can be made.
P/N: 701-975
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