General Information
Version
2.8
Revision date
2025-07-29
Product name
Nitric acid >69.5%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887, +1-303-389-1414, (+44) 844 892 0111
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Honeywell Specialty
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SafetyDataSheet@Honeywell.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H314, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
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. EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Hazardous Ingredients
nitric acid
Other hazards
Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Explosive when mixed with combustible material Results of PBT and vPvB assessment, see chapter 12.5.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 Oxidizing liquids Category 3 H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. Corrosive to metals Category 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals. Acute toxicity Category 3 - Inhalation H331 Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
