Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
<=10%
General Information
Revision date
2012-11-22
Product name
Nitric acid
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
Manufacturer Name
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
Emergency telephone
Americas Region
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Target Organs Lungs, Teeth, Cardiovascular system.Lungs, Teeth., Cardiovascular system.
WHMIS Classification
E Corrosive Material Corrosive to metals Corrosive Oxidizer C Oxidizing Material Oxidizer E Corrosive Material Corrosive to metals Corrosive
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Oxidizing liquids (Category 3) Skin corrosion (Category 1A) Serious eye damage (Category 1)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Health hazards
3 * Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
3
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Eyes Causes eye burns. Causes severe eye burns. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
