General Information
Version
5.0
Revision date
2023-10-16
Product name
Nitric Acid 68% Lu
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical
1.2.2. Uses advised against
All consumer uses are strongly advised against For the detailed identified uses of the product see appendix of the safety data sheet
Emergency telephone
+49 180 2273-112
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF SE
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
product-safety-uk-and-ireland@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture For the classification of the mixture the following methods have been applied: extrapolation on the concentration levels of the hazardous substances, on basis of test results and after evaluation of experts. The methodologies used are mentioned at the respective test results According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Ox. Liq. 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer Met. Corr. 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - H331 Toxic if inhaled vapour) Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage
2.2 Label elements
According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. 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.
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.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
2.3 Other hazards
According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 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. Product does not contain a substance above legal limits included in the list established in
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
For the classification of the mixture the following methods have been applied: extrapolation on the concentration levels of the hazardous substances, on basis of test results and after evaluation of experts. The methodologies used are mentioned at the respective test results. According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567 Ox. Liq. 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. Met. Corr. 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals. Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation - H331 Toxic if inhaled. vapour) Skin Corr./Irrit. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam./Irrit. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Specific Concentration Limits According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] 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.