General Information
Version
6.02
Revision date
2025-02-20
Product name
NITRIC ACID
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial applications
supplier name
PPG Canada Inc
Emergency telephone
1-888-774-2001
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
PPG Canada Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture CORROSIVE TO METALS - Category 1 Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified - Category 1 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Avoid contact with organic materials.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye or face protection. Keep only in original packaging. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid breathing vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
Supplemental label elements
Add this product only to water. Never add water to this product. Keep away from clothing, incompatible materials and combustible materials. This material increases the risk of fire and may aid combustion. Emits toxic fumes when heated. Percentage of the mixture consisting of ingredient(s) of unknown acute toxicity: 33.8% (oral), 33.8% (dermal)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CORROSIVE TO METALS - Category 1 substance or mixture Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified - Category 1 ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1
