Nitric Acid 42" UN2031

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H304, H314, H330, H370, H372

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS - Classification Aspiration toxicity Category 1 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1 Oxidizing liquids Category 3 May be corrosive to metals May intensify fire; oxidizer

Precautionary statements

• Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking • Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials • Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray • Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection • Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing • Wear respiratory protection • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed • Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell • Do NOT induce vomiting • Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages • Wash contaminated clothing before reuse • Absorb spillage to prevent material damage • IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting • IF SWALLOWED: 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 • IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing • IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing • IF ON CLOTHING: rinse immediately contaminated clothing and skin with plenty of water before removing clothes • IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician • In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish • In case of major fire and large quantities: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of explosion • Store locked up • Store in corrosive resistant aluminum container with a resistant inliner • Dispose of contents/container to industrial incineration plant • Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Aspiration toxicity Category 1 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Signal Word: Danger Hazard Statements: • Fatal if inhaled • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage • Causes damage to organs • Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure • May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Physical Hazards Corrosive to metals Category 1 Oxidizing liquids Category 3 • May be corrosive to metals • May intensify fire; oxidizer