Nitric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H314, H318

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA HCS 2012 EU/EEC

2.2 Label elements

CLP DANGER

Hazard statements

G H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer G R8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fire. R35 - Causes severe burns. G May intensify fire; oxidizer - H272 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage - H314 Causes serious eye damage - H318

Prevention

G P210 - Keep away from heat. P220 - Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P260 - Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. G Keep away from heat. - P210 Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. - P220 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles - P221 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. - P260 Wash thoroughly after handling. - P264 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. - P280

Response

G P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P321 - Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Storage/Disposal G P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. DSD/DPD G In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction. - P370+P378 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. - P304+P340 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. - P303+P361+P353 Specific treatment, see supplemental first aid information. - P321 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. - P363 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. - P305+P351+P338 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. - P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. - P301+P330+P331 Storage/Disposal G Store locked up. - P405 Dispose of content and/or container in accordance with local, regional, national, and/or international regulations. - P501

Precautionary statements

G S37 - Wear suitable gloves. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S39 - Wear eye/face protection. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

Other hazards

CLP G DSD/DPD G

Further information

NFPA

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

CLP G Oxidizing Liquids 3 - H272 Skin Corrosion 1A - H314 DSD/DPD G Oxidizing (O) Corrosive (C) R8, R35