Nitric Acid 67%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H318, H331

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification in accordance with

Hazard pictograms

GHS03 GHS05 GHS06

Signal word

Danger Hazardous components Nitric acid

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray for extinction. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/ international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA/HMIS Definitions 0-Least, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-High, 4-Extreme NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 Flammability = 0 3 1 Instability = 1 OX The mixture possesses oxidizing properties. HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 HEALTH 3 Flammability = 0 FLAMMABILITY 0 Physical hazard = 1 PHYSICAL HAZARD 1 PERSONAL PROTECTION X

2.3 Other hazards

The mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.