Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-05-09
Product name
NITRIC ACID, GFS SELECT TRACE GRADE, MEETS ACS SPECIFICATIONS
Product Synonyms
AQUA FORTIS
Manufacturer Name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
Assistance
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GFS Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
service@gfschemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
Physical hazards
Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 2 exposure
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
Keep away from heat. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use water to extinguish. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
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. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
67.5% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute oral toxicity. 67.5% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute dermal toxicity. 67.5% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute hazards to the aquatic environment. 67.5% of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown long-term hazards to the aquatic environment.
