General Information
Revision date
2019-07-05
Product name
Nitric 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
01-800-681-9531
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
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
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
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P234: Keep only in original packaging. P210a: Keep away from heat. P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
P501: 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.
