Nitric Acid 42" UN2031

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H304, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS - Classification Aspiration toxicity Category 1 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1 Oxidizing liquids Category 3 May be corrosive to metals May intensify fire; oxidizer Precautionary Statements Hazard statements Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this productCauses damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. May be corrosive to metals. May intensify fire; oxidizer Precautionary Statements - Prevention Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Keep only in original container. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Use only in well-ventilated areas. In case of inadequate ventilation, wear respiratory protection Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment is urgent (see Section 4 on the SDS). IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up. Store in a corrosive resistant container. Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Aspiration toxicity Category 1 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Signal Word: Danger Hazard Statements: • Fatal if inhaled • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Causes damage to organs • Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure • May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Physical Hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1 Oxidizing liquids Category 3 • May be corrosive to metals • May intensify fire; oxidizer