Nitric acid, 65-70%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification Physical Hazards Oxidizing liquids Corrosive to metal Category 3 Category 1 Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31 Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 100 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat. - No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep only in original packaging. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise None. classified (HNOC)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metal Category 1 Health Hazards Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Respiratory tract irritation. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 100 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist