General Information
Revision date
2017-08-16
Product name
NITRIC ACID, other than red fuming, with more than 70% nitric acid
Product Synonyms
HNO3, aqua fortis, azotic acid, concentrated nitric acid (other than red fuming), engravers acid, hydrogen nitrate
Chemical name
nitric acid
CAS No.
7697-37-2
Emergency telephone
07 3009 4188
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Bio-Strategy Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@bio-strategy.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H314, H330, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule S6 S3 Oxidizing Liquid Category 3, Metal Corrosion Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage [1] Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) *LIMITED EVIDENCE Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. *LIMITED EVIDENCE
Supplemental label elements
Not Applicable
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
