Nitric acid (65 - 70%)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements May intensify fire; oxidizer May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Toxic if inhaled Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Prevention

Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles Keep only in original packaging Wear respiratory protection

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Label Elements