General Information
Revision date
2019-07-05
Product name
Nitric Acid
Product Synonyms
Aqua Fortis, Azotic Acid
CAS No.
7697-37-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
011-1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Color: Colorless to slightly yellow Form: Liquid Physical state: Liquid Odor: Pungent
Signal word
DANGER! Danger
Potential health effects
May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Potential Physical / Chemical Oxidizing material. Effects:
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.
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep only in original packaging. Keep away from heat. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
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.
Other hazards
which do not result None.
