Nitric acid 1.38

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity Category 1 (inhalation:vapors) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye Category 1 irritation Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respiratory organs) (single exposure) Specific target organ toxicity Category 1 (respiratory organs, teeth) (repeated exposure) Environmental Aquatic acute Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Fatal if inhaled Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs) Causes damage to organs (respiratory organs, teeth) through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe mist/vapors. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water . IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.