General Information
Revision date
2016-05-23
Product name
Nitric acid
CAS No.
7697-37-2
Emergency telephone
+1-703-527-3887 (CHEMTREC
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H311, H311+H331, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
OSHA HCS Classification
Oxidizing liquids (Category 3), H272 Corrosive to metals (Category 1), H290 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin corrosion (Category 1), H314 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H311 + H331 Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P234 Keep only in original container. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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/doctor. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant stainless steel container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
none
