Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
35-94%
General Information
Revision date
2017-11-21
Product name
NITRIC ACID 6 - 64%
Substance name
NITRIC ACID 6 - 64%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Manufacture of ammonium nitrate (used for fertilizers, explosives and other chemical uses), manufacture of the chemical and of cyclohexanone, dinitrotoluene, and nitrobenzene; used as a nitrating agent in the preparation of
1.2.2. Uses advised against
explosives; in the production of metal nitrates, and aliphatic and aromatic nitrates; nitrocellulose; nitrochlorobenzene; and rocket propellants (in rocket fuel production); for metal treatments; and as a chemical in metallurgy (e.g. as an etching and pickling agent for stainless steels); used in the printing industry for photo-engraving; for ore flotation; reprocessing spent nuclear fuel; and laboratory reagent
Emergency telephone
+61 08 8440 2000
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
AUSTRALIAN CHEMICAL REAGENTS (ACR)
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1A of the Corrosive to Metals: Category 1 substance/mixture
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. (s) H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Storage P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations.
Hazard pictograms
Corrosion
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe fume/vapours. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Precautionary P405 Store locked up.
