Nitric Acid, ACS

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing liquids, category 3 Skin corrosion, category 1A Serious eye damage, category 1

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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 or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). In case of fire: Use agents recommended in section 5 for extinction. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to …. Other Non-GHS Classification: WHMIS C E NFPA/HMIS NFPA SCALE (0-4)

HMIS® ratings

0-4)