SPEX CERTIPREP -- INTERFERENCE CHECK STANDARD, INTER-18 (SUPPLEMENTAL)  -- 6810-00D004417
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:INTERFERENCE CHECK STANDARD, INTER-18 (SUPPLEMENTAL)
MSDS Date:04/15/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D004417
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPEX CERTIPREP
Address:203 NORCROSS AVE
City:NETUCHEN
State:NJ
ZIP:08840
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-549-7144
Emergency Phone Num:908-549-7144
Preparer's Name:SUSHA RAMANC
CAGE:04XT3
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SPEX CERTIPREP INC
Address:203 NORCROSS AVE
Box:City:METUCHEN
State:NJ
ZIP:08840
Country:US
Phone:732-549-7144
CAGE:04XT3
Company Name:SPEX CERTIPREP INC
Address:203 NORCROSS AVE
Box:City:METUCHEN
State:NJ
ZIP:08840
Country:US
Phone:732-549-7144
CAGE:07977

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

Ingred Name:MANGANESE (SARA 313)
CAS:7439-96-5
RTECS #:OO9275000
Fraction by Wt: 200%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 5 MG/M3 (FUME)
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3; 9596

Ingred Name:BERYLLIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-41-7
RTECS #:DS1750000
Fraction by Wt: 100%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.002 MG/M3, Z-2
ACGIH TLV:.002 MG/M3, A2; 9596

Ingred Name:MERCURY (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7439-97-6
RTECS #:OV4550000
Fraction by Wt: 50%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C, 0.1 MG/M3; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:S,0.025 MG/M3; A4;96
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:NITRIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7697-37-2
RTECS #:QU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
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

Ingred Name:ARSENIC TRIOXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:1327-53-3
RTECS #:CG3325000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1018
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3, A1; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM NITRATE
CAS:7757-79-1
RTECS #:TT3700000
Fraction by Wt: 2%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 90-95%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM SALT, 20000PPM
Fraction by Wt: SEE ING
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:LEAD (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7439-92-1
RTECS #:OF7525000
Fraction by Wt: 1000%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1025
ACGIH TLV:0.05MG/M3, A3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:THALLIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-28-0
RTECS #:XG3425000
Fraction by Wt: 1000%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:S, 0.1 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Ingred Name:SELENIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7782-49-2
RTECS #:VS7700000
Fraction by Wt: 500%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:BARIUM (SARA 313)
CAS:7440-39-3
RTECS #:CQ8370000
Fraction by Wt: 300%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.5 MG/M3

Ingred Name:CADMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-43-9
RTECS #:EU9800000
Fraction by Wt: 300%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.2 MG/M3 DUST; Z-2
ACGIH TLV:0.01 MG/M3 DUST;9596
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

Ingred Name:CHROMIUM (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-47-3
RTECS #:GB4200000
Fraction by Wt: 300%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.5 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:COBALT (SARA 313)
CAS:7440-48-4
RTECS #:GF8750000
Fraction by Wt: 300%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.02 MG/M3; A3; 9596

Ingred Name:COPPER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-50-8
RTECS #:GL5325000
Fraction by Wt: 300%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.1MG/M3 FUME/1 DUST
ACGIH TLV:0.2 MG/M3 FUME; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:NICKEL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-02-0
RTECS #:QR5950000
Fraction by Wt: 300%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3; 9596

Ingred Name:SILVER (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-22-4
RTECS #:VW3500000
Fraction by Wt: 300%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:0.01 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/M3; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

Ingred Name:VANADIUM (SARA 313)
CAS:7440-62-2
RTECS #:YW1355000
Fraction by Wt: 300%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:ZINC (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:7440-66-6
RTECS #:ZG8600000
Fraction by Wt: 300%PPM
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONCEN HNO3:FATAL IF TOO MUCH
    INHAL/ABSORB THRU SKIN.VAP/MIST IRRIT EYE/MUC MEMB/SKIN.EYE:SEVERE
    BURNS RESULTS IN PERM DMG/VISUAL IMPAIR.SKIN:IMMED SEVERE,PENETRAT
    BURNS,DEEP ULCERS,STAIN SKIN BRIGHT  YELLOW/YELLOWISH BROWN
    COLOR,ERODE TEETH.INGEST:IMMED PAIN,BURNS,MOUTH/ESOPHAGUS/GI
    TRACT.INHAL:SPASM,INFLAMM/(SIGN/SYP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:ARSENIC SALTS CARC ACCORDINT TO
    OSHA/NTP/IARC.CONTAINS CHEM IN PROP 65 CA.
Effects of Overexposure:HEALTH:EDEMA OF LARYNX/BRONCHI,CHEM
    PNEUITIS,PULM EDEMA.SYMPTOMS:BURN
    SENS,COUGH,WHEEZING,LARYNGITIS,SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH,HEAD,NAU,VOMIT.SOLN HARMFUL IF INHAL/INGEST/CONTACT
    SKIN/EYE.ARSENCI CMPDS:RESP  CANC(BELIEVE NEEDS
    PROMOTER),DEATH,HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUOITIS.KNO3:HARMFUL IF
    INHAL/INGEST/IRRIT IF CONTACT EYE/SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER FOR @LEAST 15MINS LIFTING
    EYELIDS.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMIN CLOTH.FLUSH W/WATER FOR @LEAST
    15MINS.INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.GET IMMED
    MED HELP.PATIENT CONSC GIVE  LG QUANT OF WATER OR MILK.IRRIT CONTS
    GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NA
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NP
Lower Limits:NP
Upper Limits:NP
Extinguishing Media:APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONCEN HNO3 REACTS EXPLO W/COMBUST ORG OR
    READILY OXIDIZABLE MATLS SUCH AS ALCOHOL,WOOD,TURPENTINE,METAL
    POWDERS,HYDROGEN SULFIDE,ETC.CONCEN HNO3 NOT (SUPPLEME)

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTI AREA.DILUTE W/WATER,NEUTRALIZE W/SODA
    ASH,LIMESTONE,ETC.WIPE UP/PUT INTO SEALED CNTNR FOR PROPER
    DISPO.WASH SPILL SITE OFF W/WATER AFT MATL PICKUP COMPLETE.WEAR
    CHEM RESISTANT GLASSES,GLOVES,CLO THING.WEAR MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED
    RESPIRATOR.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIMESTONE, ETC.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:CONCEN NITRIC ACID WILL ATTACK SOME
    FORMS OF PLASTICS,RUBBER,COATINGS.STORE @RM TEMP.KEEP TIGHTLY CLSD
    WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:HAVE IMMED AVAILABILITY OF EYEWASH IN CASE OF
    EMERGENCY.AVOID INHAL/INGEST/CONTACT W/EYE/SKIN.SYMPTOMS/HEALTH HAZ
    FOR DIL HNO3 EXPECTED TO BE LESS SEVERE THAN EXPO TO CONCEN
    HNO3.HOWEVER IT'S IN SOLN  @1%(10000PPM)/> CONCEN EFFECTS GIVEN.

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

Respiratory Protection:MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:CHEMICAL HUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:YES.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH,LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH CONTAMIN CLOTH BEF REUSE.WASH CAREFULLY
    AFT USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
4-PART KIT,SEE PNIND:B,C,E.KEY1=C1. EXPLO/FIRE:COMBUST BUT STRONG
    OXIDIZER;IT'S HEAT OF REACTION W/RED AGENTS/COMBUST MAY CAUSE
    IGN.CAN RX W/METALS TO RELEASE FLAMM HYDROGEN GAS.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NP
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NP
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NP
Vapor Pres:NP
Vapor Density:NP
Spec Gravity:1
pH:NP
Viscosity:NP
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NP
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE.
Appearance and Odor:TRANSPARENT WITH AN ACRID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NP
Corrosion Rate:NP

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES(VIOLENT SPLATTER),ORG/READILY OXIDIZABLE
    MATLS(ALCOHOL,WOOD,TURPENTINE,METAL POWDERS,HYDROGEN SULFIDE,ETC).
Stability Condition to Avoid:ELEVATED TEMPERATURES MAY CAUSE CONTAINERS
    TO BURST & LIBERATE TOXIC OXIDES OF NITROGEN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WILL RELEASE TOXIC NITROGEN OXIDE
    FUMES & VAPORS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL HAZARDOUS OR CHEMICAL WASTE
    DISPOSAL AGENCY FOR REGULATIONS.SOLN SUBJ TO REPORTING REQMTS OF
    SEC 313 SARA TITLE III/40CFR372.INGREDS <10000PPM(1%) OR
    1000PPM(0.1%) NOT REQUIRED TO BE REP ORTED AS HAZ INGREDS ACCORDING
    TO OSHA.

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