Nitric Acid 69%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H318, H331

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Oxidizing liquids or solids (Category C), H272 Corrosive to Metals (Category A), H290 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category C), H331 Skin corrosion (Category A), H314 Serious eye damage (Category A), H318 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements Pictogram Signal word Danger Hazard statement(s) H272 May intensify fire, oxidizer H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H331 Toxic if inhaled Precautionary statement(s) Prevention P210 Keep away from heat P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P234 Keep only in original container P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection 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 P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract. Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand)

HSNO Classifications

5.1.1C Acutely toxic 6.1D (I) Acutely toxic 6.9B (I) Harmful to human target organs or systems 8.1A Corrosive to metals 8.2B Corrosive to dermal tissue 8.3A Corrosive to ocular tissue

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing liquids or solids (Category C), H272 Corrosive to Metals (Category A), H290 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category C), H331 Skin corrosion (Category A), H314