General Information
Revision date
2024-07-09
Product name
Nitric Acid
CAS No.
7697-37-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory Investigations
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
ECP Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H314, H332, H371, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Oxidizing liquids (Category 3) Corrosive to Metals (Category 1) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1B) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Inhalation (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H371 May cause damage to organs if inhaled. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
2.3 Other hazards
Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing liquids (Category 3) Corrosive to Metals (Category 1) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1B) Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Inhalation (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2)
