Nitric acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

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 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 Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation