FATIMA FERTILIZER MUKHTAR GARH

Presented By : Mohammad Nasir,

UM Laboratory &Training
 

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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification 

MSDS Name: Nitric acid 60%

Synonyms: Azotic acid; Engraver's acid; Aqua fortis.

Company Fatima Fertilizer, Mukhtar Garh, Sadikabad, Pakistan

Identification: 
For information : 00-92-68-5786960
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS No. Chemical Name: % EINECS No.

7697-37-2 Nitric acid 60 231-714-2
7732-18-5 Water 40 231-791-2
 

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Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Causes severe burns.

Potential Health Effects 

Eye: Liquid splashes may produce severe burns to skin and may cause
damage to eyes
Skin: Liquid splashes may produce severe burns to skin. Nitric Acid
highly corrosive to all parts of bodies.
 

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Ingestion: Will immediately cause corrosion of and damage to the gastro-

intestinal track.
Inhalation: Fumes are corrosive to respiratory track and will cause
coughing, sore throat and laboured breathing. Fluid build up on
lung (Pulmonary Edema) may occur up to 48 hrs after exposure
and could prove fatal.

Long Term Acute effects predominate and their severity is such that
Effects:  significant repeated or prolonged exposure is unlikely.
Repeated exposure to high level produces adverse effects on
lung and teeth.

Environment: Nitric acid is harmful to aquatic life.

 

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Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Other:  Not classes as oxidizing agent. Can display oxidizing properties

and react with combustible materials. May react violently with
reducing agents, metals and a number of other substances.
Decomposition product includes nitrogen oxides and hydrogen.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 

Product:  Speed is essential. Immediately remove contaminated clothing.
Obtain medical attention immediately.

Eyes:  Immediately irrigate the eyes with eyewash solution or clean

water for at least 10 minutes. Continue irrigation until medical
attention can be obtained. Hold eyelids open during flushing.
 

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Skin: Drench with water, remove contaminated clothing and wash or
shower the affected skin with plenty of water. Obtain
immediate medical attention.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If the person is conscious, wash out
mouth with water and give 2 or 3 glasses of water or milk to
drink. Obtain immediate medical attention and transport the
patient to hospital.

Inhalation: Move the injured person to fresh air at one. Keep the patient
warm and at rest. Administer oxygen if competent person is
available. Perform artificial respiration, if breathing has
stopped or shows sign of failing. Obtain immediate medical
attention.
Further Following exposure the patient should be kept under medical
medical review for at least 48 hours as delayed pulmonary edema may
advice:  develo .
 

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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

Extinguishing Foam, water and dry power. Use a water spray to cool Fire-
Media:  exposed containers and structures.

Specific Not combustible, but having oxidizing properties it may react

hazards if the with many combustible materials causing Fire and releasing
product is toxic fumes (Nitrogen Oxide).
involved in a May explode on contact with a powerful reducing agent.
Fire:  Reacts with most common metals to liberate hydrogen which
can form explosive mixtures with air. Toxic fumes (oxide
nitrogen) may be given off.
Special Wear Self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective
protective clothing.
equipment: 
 

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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

Personal Put on protective equipment before entering danger area.
precautions  Ventilate area of spill or leak to disperse vapors.

Environmental Take care to avoid the contamination of water course and

Precautions:  drains. Inform appropriate authority in case of accidental
contamination of watercourses.
 

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Methods for Swill away small spillage with copious quantities of water.
cleaning:  Waste water must be disposed of correctly. Before
discharging sewage into treatment plants, neutralization is
generally required.
Contain large spillage with sand or earth as necessary. Do not
use organic compounds, sawdust etc. neutralize cautiously
with soda ash and /or lime and recover for disposal.
Pump large amount into containers. Containers should
preferably be of: stainless steel or plastic. Do not use carbon
steel, rubberized steel, polypropylene. Seek advice from the
manufacturer if in doubt.
 

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Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wear eye and hand protection when handling small
quantities. Provide adequate ventilation in view of insidious
action of the fumes. When diluting, always add acid to water
not water to acid. Wear full protective equipment where there
is a risk of leaks or splashes.

Storage:  Store in cool, well ventilated are, away from potential sources
of heat and direct sunlight. Keep away from combustible
materials, reducing agents, strong bases. Protect containers
from corrosion and physical damages. Containers should
preferably be of stainless steel. Seek advice from the
manufacturer if in doubt.
 

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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Local exhaust ventilation. Provide safety showers and eye
Controls: washing facility at any location where skin or eye contact can
occur.

Exposure ACGIH recommended values

Limits:  TLV/TW: 2 ppm = 5.2 mg/m 3 
TLV-STEL: 4 ppm = 10 mg/m 3

Personal Wear breathing apparatus if exposure levels exceed the

Protection: recommended limits. Wear PVC gloves, rubber boots, PVC
suit. Use chemical safety goggles or full face shield.
 

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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid

Color: Clear to yellow
Odor: Acrid odor
pH: <1.0
Vapor Pressure: 0.77 kPa @ 20oC
Boiling Point: 120oC
Freezing/Melting Point: -22oC
Flammability limits in air: None
Vapor Density (air=1): 2approx.
Solubility in water: Miscible in all proportions.
Molecular Formula: HNO3
Molecular Weight: 63.01
Density at 20oC (g/cm3): 1.1150 (20%); 1.3667 (60%)
 

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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 

Chemical The product is stable under normal conditions of storage and
Stability:  handling.
Conditions to High temperatures.
Avoid: 
Incompatibilities Contact with combustible materials, reducing agents,
with Other alkalies, metallic powers, hydrogen sulphide, alcohols,
Materials:  chlorates and carbides, carbon steel, monel, copper, and
several other metals and alloys.
Hazardous Contact with combustible material may cause fire. May
Decomposition assist combustion. May react violently with reducing agents,
Products:  strong bases, organic materials, chloride and finally divided
metals. Reaction with most common metals liberates
hydrogen and toxic oxides of nitrogen. Exothermic reaction
with water. Corrosive ases / va ors.
 

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Section 11 - Toxicological Information

General: Nitric acid is highly corrosive to all parts of the body.
Toxicity Data Pain, severe burns and brownish or yellow stains.
(Skin Contact):  Prolonged and repeated exposures to diluted solution may
cause irritation, redness, drying and cracking of the skin.
Eye Contact: Immediate pain, severe burns, permanent corneal damage
which may result in blindness.
Inhalation: Mists and vapors may cause irritation of nose, throat and
respiratory tract, transient cough and broncho-constriction.
Severe over-exposure may result in lung collapse and
pulmonary edema which can be fatal.
Prolonged or repeated exposure to mists or vapors of nitric
acid may result in impaired lung function and possible
discoloration and erosion of teeth.
 

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Ingestion: Pain, severe burning in the mouth, throat and damage to

gastro-intestinal tract.
Other Data: No adverse effect has been evaluated by IARC as
regards carcinogenicity.
 

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Section 12 - Ecological Information

Mobility: Soluble in water. High mobility in soil.

Persistence  There is evidence of slow degradation in soil and water.

/Degradability: 

Bio- The product has low potential of bio-accumulation.

accumulation: 

Ecotoxicity: Discharge into the environment to be avoided. Nitric acid is

harmful to a be avoided. Nitric acid is harmful to aquatic life
even in low concentrations due to its acid nature.
Neutralization in generally required prior to discharge.
Can cause damage to vegetation. Inhibition of degradation
activity in activated sludge is not be anticipated during
correct introduction of low concentrations.
 

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS 

General: Nitric acid should be disposed of in accordance with local
or national legislation.

Section 14  –  TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Class 8, Corrosive Substance, UN No. 2031.
Classification: 
 

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Section 15 - Regulatory Information

EEC Directives: Classification and labeling according to Directive
67/548/EEC
Classification: Corrosive

Hazard symbol: C, Representation of acid action

Risk Phrase: R35: Causes severe burns

Safety Phrases: S2: Keep out of reach of children.

S23: Do not breathe vapor.
S26: Incase of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S36: Wear suitable protective clothing.
S45: Incase of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immediately (show the label where possible)
 

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Section 16 - Other Information

The information in this Safety Data Sheet is given in good faith and belief in its
accuracy based on Technologist/our knowledge of the substance/preparation
concerned at the date of publication. It does not imply the acceptance of any
legal liability or responsibility whatsoever by the Company for the consequence
of its use or misuse in any particular circumstances.