Nitric Acid 67%

Physical hazards

Oxidizing liquids Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

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

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Keep only in original packaging. Avoid breathing mist or vapour. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Specific treatment (see information on this label). IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Storage

Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

33 % of the mixture consists of component(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity.