Nitric Acid, Fuming

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H304, H314, H330

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 2 Corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 2 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 100 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290: May be corrosive to metals. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220: Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221: Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P234: Keep only in original packaging. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. 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. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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.

Storage

P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P406: Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Oxidizing liquids Category 2 Corrosive to metal Category 1 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 2 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Aspiration Hazard Category 1 Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 100 % Acute toxicity, dermal 100 %