Nitric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H314

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

d ~  GHS03 Flame over circle Ox. Liq. 2 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. d ~  GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

2.2 Label elements

The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

d ~  d ~  GHS03 GHS05

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Nitric Acid

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. (Contd. of page 1)

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) 3 Health = 4 4 0 Fire = 3 OX Reactivity = 0 The substance possesses oxidizing properties. · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 4 Health = 4 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable