HMIS Ratings: NFPA Ratings:

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Health: 3 Health: 3

Flammability: 3 Flammability: 3
Section 1: Identification Reactivity: 1 Reactivity: 1
Special hazard: None
Product identifier: Nital Etch, 2% to 5%
Other name(s): Nital Section 3: Composition/Information on Ingredients
Item number(s): 101 to 107
Identified use: SU24 Scientific research and development Component CAS No. Concentration
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet: Methanol 67-56-1 Balance
ES Laboratory, LLC (methyl alcohol)
2041 E. Gladstone St. Unit N Glendora, CA 91740 USA Nitric Acid 7697-37-2 2-5%
Tel: 626-208-9011
Any concentration shown as a range is to protect the confidentiality or
Emergency telephone number:
is due to batch variation. Only hazardous components are shown.
CHEMTREC®
Domestic: 800-424-9300 Section 4: First-Aid Measures
International: 703-527-3887 Eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Get
Section 2: Hazard(s) Identification medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
Hazardous classification of the substance or mixture: respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid
Hazard Class Category code immediately.
Flammable liquid: 2 Skin contact: Wash the areas of contact with water for at least 15
Skin Corrosion 1A minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical
Serious Eye Damage 1 aid immediately.
Acute toxicity (oral): 3 Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Get medical aid
immediately.
Acute toxicity (inhale): 3
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – 1 delayed: May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Impair liver or
Single Exposure: kidney function.
Signal word: Danger Recommendation for immediate medical care and special
Pictogram: treatment needed, when necessary: No information.

Section 5: Fire-Fighting Measures

Extinguishing media: Dry chemical, “alcohol” foam, carbon dioxide

or water spray.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: In the
case of fire, the following can be released: nitrogen oxides, carbon
Hazard statement(s): monoxide, and carbon dioxide.
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Special protective equipment or precautions for firefighters:
H314 Cause severe skin burn and eye damage. Wear full protective clothing and self-contained respirator.
H301+H331 Toxic if swallowed or inhaled.
H370 Cause damage to organs. Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Precautionary statement(s):
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency
surfaces – No smoking. procedures: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons
P260 Do not breathe away. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from ignition sources.
dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Environmental precautions: Do not allow the material to be
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye released to the environment without proper government permits.
protection/face protection. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Response statement(s): Absorb with a liquid binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binder,
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): remove/take off universal binders, sawdust). Dispose contaminated material as waste
immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinses according to section 13. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from
skin with water/shower. ignition sources.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for
several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if Section 7: Handling and Storage
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P301+P330+P331+P IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. DO NOT induce Precautions for safe handling: Keep container tightly sealed. Store
310 vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Ensure good ventilation
or doctor/physician. in the workplace. Open and handle container with care. Protect against
Storage statement(s): electrostatic charges. Fume can combine with air to form and explosive
P403+P233+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep mixture. Discard the contain after 1 year.
container tightly closed. Keep cool. Condition for safe storage: Keep container tightly sealed. Store in
P405 Store locked up. an approved flammable liquid storage container/area.
Disposal statement(s): Incompatibilities: Store away from oxidizing agents, strong bases,
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance and reducing agents.
with local/regional/national/international Specific storage requirement(s): No information.
regulations.
Hazard(s) not otherwise classified: No information. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Label elements: See tables above
Exposure Limits
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 Component CAS No. ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL Other exposure effect:
Methanol 67-56-1 200 ppm TWA skin 200 ppm TWA On the Skin: Strong corrosive effect.
(methyl alcohol) 250 ppm STEL skin On the Eye: Strong corrosive effect.
Nitric Acid 7697-37-2 2 ppm TWA 2 ppm TWA Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
4 ppm STEL Additional toxicological information: To the best of our
Engineering controls: Use general and/or local exhaust ventilation knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is
to control the vapor concentration. not fully known. No classification data on carcinogenic
Eye protection: Wear safety glasses or goggles. properties of this material is available from NTP, IARC or
Skin protection: Wear protective clothing and chemical resistant OSHA.
gloves.
Respiratory protection: Use self-contained respiratory device in an Section 12: Ecological Information
emergency situation.
Toxicity:
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties Aquatic toxicity: No information.
Persistence and degradability: No information.
Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid Behavior in environmental system:
UFL/LEL: 36 Vol % (methanol) Bioaccumulative potential: No information.
LFL/LEL: 6-6.7 Vol % (methanol) Mobility in soil: No information.
Odor: Alcohol-like Additional ecological information: No information.
Vapor pressure: 96 mm Hg @20 °C (methanol) Other adverse effects: No information.
Odor threshold: Not determined
Vapor density: Not determined
pH: Not determined Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Relative density: 0.791 g/cm3 (methanol)
Melting Point/Freezing point: -98 °C (methanol) Place in a chemical waste container for proper disposal in an approved
Solubility in water: Miscible waste disposal facility. Dispose of the content and container in
Boiling point/boiling range: 64.7 °C (methanol) accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations.
Flash point: 11 °C (methanol)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined Section 14: Transport Information
Flammability (solid, gas): Not applicable
Partition coefficient (n- Domestic (DOT)
Not determined Proper shipping name: Flammable liquid, corrosive,
octanol/water):
Auto-ignition temperature: Not determined n.o.s., (Methanol, Nitric Acid)
Decomposition temperature: Not determined Hazard class: 3, 8
Viscosity: Not determined UN number: UN2924
Packing group: II
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity
International (IATA)
Reactivity: No information. Proper shipping name: Flammable liquid, corrosive,
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended conditions. n.o.s., (Methanol, Nitric Acid)
Stabilizer(s): Not required. Hazard class: 3, 8
Safety issues that may arise should the product change in UN number: UN2924
appearance: No information. Packing group: II
Thermal decomposition/ conditions to Avoid: Decomposition will
not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: see incompatibilities. Section 15: Regulatory Information
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizer, reducing agent, heat, sparks,
open flame. Will attack some forms of plastics, rubber, and coatings. Not meant to be all inclusive, selected regulation represented
May react with metallic aluminum and generate hydrogen gas. OSHA status: These items meet the OSHA Hazard Communication
Hazardous decomposition products: Acidic and irritating fumes Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) definition of a hazardous material.
and oxides of carbon, when heated to decomposition. TSCA status: All components are listed.

Section 11: Toxicological Information Section 16: Other Information

For Methanol (Methyl alcohol): Disclaimer: The information above is believed to be accurate and
Acute toxicity: represents the best information currently available to us.
Oral rabbit LD50: 14200 mg/kg ES Laboratory, LLC makes no warranty, express or implied, as to its
Inhalation mouse LD50/6H: 41000 ppm/6H accuracy, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
Other exposure effect: should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
On the Skin: May cause irritation. information for their particular purposes. We shall not be liable for any
On the Eye: May cause irritation. damages to person or property resulting from its use.
Sensitization: No sensitizing effects were known. Revised Date: 2/9/2017
Additional toxicological information: To the best of our
knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is
not fully known. Danger through skin absorption. No
classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material
is available from NTP, IARC or OSHA.
For Nitric Acid:
Acute toxicity:
Inhalation rat LC50/4H: 0.13 mg/1/4H
Oral (human) LDLo: 430 mg/kg.

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