Nitric acid, fuming

Hazard statements (CLP)

H271, H314, H318, H330

Code

Statements

H271

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

  GHS03 Flame over circle Ox. Liq. 1 H271 May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer.   GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 1 H330 Fatal if inhaled.   GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.

EU Classification

Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC    Corrosive Causes severe burns.    Oxidizing Contact with combustible material may cause fire. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labeled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines. (Contd. on page 2) USA (Contd. of page 1)

Classification system

The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data.

2.2 Label elements

· Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. · Code letter and hazard designation of product:      Corrosive Oxidizing

Hazardous Ingredients

nitric acid

Hazard statements

Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Causes severe burns.

Precautionary statements

Keep locked up and out of the reach of children. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable