Nitric Acid 60% Lu

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture According to UN GHS criteria Met. Corr. 1 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Specific Concentration Limits According to UN GHS Criteria Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A: >= 20 % Skin Corr./Irrit. 1B: 5 - < 20 % Ox. Liq. 3: >= 65 % For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16

2.2 Label elements

Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/gas/mist/vapours. 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. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P234 Keep only in original packaging.

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use … to extinguish.

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.

Precautionary statements

(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point. Labeling of special preparations (GHS) Contact with metal liberates toxic gas. According to UN GHS criteria Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: nitric acid

2.3 Other hazards

According to UN GHS criteria If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. Possible risk by inhalation of aerosols.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to UN GHS criteria Met. Corr. 1 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - vapour) Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 Specific Concentration Limits According to UN GHS Criteria Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A: >= 20 % Skin Corr./Irrit. 1B: 5 - < 20 % Ox. Liq. 3: >= 65 % For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.