NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER, KEYPORT -- NITAL ETCHANT  -- 6850-00N066852
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NITAL ETCHANT
MSDS Date:08/15/1995
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N066852
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER, KEYPORT
Address:610 DOWELL STREET
City:KEYPORT
State:WA
ZIP:98345
Country:US
Info Phone Num:360-396-2461
Emergency Phone Num:360-396-2461
CAGE:16623
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER
Address:610 DOWELL ST
Box:City:KEYPORT
State:WA
ZIP:98345
Country:US
Phone:360-396-2101
CAGE:16623

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

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 10%
OSHA PEL:2 PPM
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM;4 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:METHANOL; (METHYL ALCOHOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 90%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM;250 STEL, S
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE IRRITANT TO SKIN, EYES &
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES. SKIN:IRRITATION & BURNING. INHALATION:COUGH,
    HEADACHE, DYSPNEA, LACRIMATION, NAUSEA OR VOMITING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY & CARDIAC CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR A MINIMUM OF 15
    MINUTES, SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM MD . INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. SKIN:RINSE W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER.

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

Flash Point:97.0F,36.1C
Lower Limits:60%
Upper Limits:96.5%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . WHEN HEATED TO DECOMP IT EMITS ACRID SMOKE & IRRITATING
    FUMES. CAN CAUSE SKIN & RESP BURNS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CAN REACT EXPLOSIVELY W/MANY REDUCING
    AGENTS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL FROM SPREADING & NEUTRALIZE
    W/SODIUM BICARBONATE OR EQUIVALENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE OR EQUIVALENT.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS FREE FROM
    IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF PEL EXCEEDANCE USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FULL
    FACE W/ACID GAS OR SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATORY PROTECTION.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST:USE IF EXCEEDING PEL. MECHANICAL
    (GENERAL):INAPPROPRIATE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR NEOPRENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . USE RUBBERIZED APRON WHEN HANDLING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:65.0F,18.3C
Vapor Pres:100 @21.2F
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.86 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW TO RED LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BERYLLIUM DIHYDRIDE, METALS, OXIDANTS, POTASSIUM TERT-BUTOXIDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID SMOKE & IRRITATING FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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