NITRIC ACID 69.5%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H373

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1A Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity following Category 2 (lungs, respiratory system, teeth) repeated exposure

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidiser. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause damage to organs (lungs, respiratory system, teeth) through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe mist or vapour. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/. In case of fire: Use media appropriate for surrounding materials to extinguish. Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

None.