Nitric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H302, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard categories

Hazard Classes Statement Hazard Statements Code Physical Oxidizing Liquid 3 H272 May intensify fire, oxidizer Corrosive to Metals 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Health Acute toxicity (oral) 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity (dermal) - - - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled Skin irritation 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Eye irritation - - - Reproductive - - - STOT SE (respiratory) - - - Environmental Aquatic (acute/chronic) - - -

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P361+P354 IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations

Special rules for supplemental label elements for certain mixtures

None known

2.3 Other hazards

None known Toxicity Classification according to GHS: Category 3

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazard Hazard Classes Statement Hazard Statements Category Code Physical Oxidizing Liquid 3 H272 May intensify fire, oxidizer Corrosive to Metals 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Health Acute toxicity (oral) 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity (dermal) - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled Skin irritation 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Eye irritation - Reproductive - STOT SE (respiratory) - Environmental Aquatic (acute/chronic) - Label elements: labelling as defined by Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 [CLP] EU & SANS 10234:2008 Hazard pictograms Signal word - Danger Precautionary statements P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.