NITRIC ACID 65-70%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as Dangerous Goods by the criteria of the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) for Transport by Road and Rail; DANGEROUS GOODS. This material is hazardous according to Safe Work Australia; HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. Classification of the chemical Oxidising liquids - Category 3 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion - Sub-category 1A Eye Damage - Category 1 SIGNAL WORD: DANGER Hazard Statement(s) H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No smoking. P220 Keep and store away from clothing, incompatible materials, combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles / incompatible materials. P234 Keep only in original container. P260 Do not breathe mist, vapours, spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection.

Response

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/shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P321 Specific treatment (see First Aid Measures on Safety Data Sheet). 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 or doctor/physician. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use extinguishing media as outlined in Section 5 of this Safety Data Sheet to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, international regulations. Poisons Schedule (SUSMP): S6 Poison.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidising liquids - Category 3 Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion - Sub-category 1A Eye Damage - Category 1