Nitric Acid 67% Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May intensify fire; oxidizer. May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Precautionary statements

Prevention: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash face, hands, and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing/ other combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep only in original container. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. 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. Fire: In case of fire, use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction. Spills: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified.