Nitric Acid Insta Anan

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 31.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Keep only in original packaging. Keep away from heat. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder, or carbon dioxide for extinction. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.