Nitric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 - May intensify fire; oxidizer H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H331 - Toxic if inhaled

Precautionary statements

P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable P260 - Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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, doctor or physician P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P220 - Keep away from clothing and combustible materials P221 - Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P234 - Keep only in original container P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Other hazards

Known No information available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable.