Nitric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Oxidizing liquids : Category 3 Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Acute toxicity : Category 3 (Inhalation) Skin corrosion : Category 1 Serious eye damage : Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P234 Keep only in original packaging. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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 CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards

Corrosive to the respiratory tract