Nitric Acid

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing liquid - Category 3; Skin corrosion - Category 1A; Serious eye damage - Category 1; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 1; Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Causes damage to organs (respiratory system). Causes damage to organs (respiratory system, teeth) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep away from heat. Keep or store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Do not breathe mist, vapours. Wash hands and skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor.

Product definition

In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. Date of preparation

Storage

October 24, 2016 Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. IF ON CLOTHING: Rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE or doctor. In case of fire: Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, water, water spray or fog to extinguish. In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.