NITRIC ACID 68-70%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing Liquids: Category 2 of the Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Category 1 Substance/Mixture Corrosive to Metals: Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Hazard pictograms

Corrosion, Flame over circle

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/.../combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P234 Keep only in original container. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P283 Wear fire resistant or flame retartant clothing. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, dry sand or flooding quantities of water for extinction. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Precautionary P405 Store locked up.

Storage

P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P420 Store separately. Precautionary P501 Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal

Disposal

regulations.