DILUTED NITRIC ACID (53%)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H300, H304, H314, H317, H331, H371, H402

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Oxidizing liquids – Category 2 Corrosive to metals – Category 1 Acute toxicity – Oral – Category 1 Acute toxicity – Inhalation – Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 1A

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

or mixture: Serious eye damage/eye irritation – Category 1 Skin sensitization – Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure – Category 2

Aspiration hazard

Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) – Category 3 Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Classification system adopted: Chemicals (GHS), United Nations.

2.2 Label elements

SDS

Signal word

DANGER H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H300 Fatal if swallowed. H304 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.

Hazard statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H371 May cause damage to lungs. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

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. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P261 Avoid breathing mists and vapours.

Precautionary statements

P264 Wash the hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection and hearing protection.

Response

SDS P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or a doctor. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or a doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P331 Do NOT induce vomiting. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide, water mist, dry sand, foam 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. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local SDS regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

The product does not have other hazards.