GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
2543
NITRIC ACID
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Nitric Acid; Concentrated Nitric Acid; 8/II Yes - HNO 3
Aqua Fortis TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
HNO 3 < 70% 454 kg 63.01 7697-37-2
H 2O > 30% N/A 18.02 7732-18-5
PHYSICAL DATA
Boiling point 121掳C; Specific gravity 1.408; pH < 1; Completely miscible with water; Vapor
pressure 48 mm Hg @ 20掳C; Vapor density 2-3; 100% volatile; This is a constant-boiling acid
(minimum vapor pressure, maximum boiling point).
APPEARANCE & ODOR
Clear, colorless liquid. Pungent odor. May discolor on storage.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable, no spontaneous self-reaction. Incompatible with alcohol, charcoal, most organics and
reducing agents.
FIRE HAZARDS
Oxidizing. May cause fire or explosion with combustibles, flammables or reducing agents. Avoid
breathing smoke or fumes. Firefighters wear SCBA. NFPA # 3-0-3.
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Water. N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Very corrosive to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Fumes are choking when inhaled. Ingestion
causes burning of mouth and esophagus, will cause irritation shock or death. Continued exposure
to vapors will cause bronchitis or pneumonitis. LC 50 (Inhal-rat) 240 ppm 30M. OSHA PEL/ACGIH
TLV: TWA 2 ppm; STEL 4 ppm. Not considered carcinogenic.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Use only with proper ventilation. Wear goggles or face shield, resistant gloves while handling.
Must have eye wash and water supply close.
FIRST AID
Inhalation, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stops
administer artificial respiration. Get medical attention. Wash contact area well with water.
For eyes, wash with water and get medical attention. Internal, give water (do not use soda),
do not induce vomiting, give demulcent. Get medical attention.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Wash up immediately with water and soda or lime to neutralize. Provide ventilation for work
crew. Do not use sawdust, rags or the like as absorbent. Disposal of neutralized solution to
sanitary drain for small spills (check local regulations for nitrate limits), large spills to
appropriate disposal facility.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
2543 MDM December 6, 2004
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