Nitrate Reagent

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Appearance Colorless liquid Physical State Liquid Odor Acetic acid odor Aromatic

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

2.3 Other hazards

May be harmful if swallowed

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling

Response

Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician 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 Call a poison center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards

Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects