Nitric acid (1.42)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H318, H330, H370, H372, H402

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and label elements of the product

Other physicochemical hazards

Oxidizing liquids: Category 3 Corrosive to metals: Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(respiratory system, tooth)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 3 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272-May intensify fire; oxidizer H290-May be corrosive to metals H330-Fatal if inhaled H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318-Causes serious eye damage H370-Causes damage to organs after single exposure H372-Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H402-Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. Keep only in original container. Do not breathe vapors. Wear respiratory protection.(as specified by the manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority.) Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation. Specific Physical and Chemical hazards Oxidizing material. Organic or combustible material may catch fire in contact with it.