Nitric acid >69.5%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H290, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Classification of the substance or mixture Oxidizing liquids, Category 3 Corrosive to metals, Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Acute toxicity, Category 3

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. Keep/ Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. Keep only in original container. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification of the : Oxidizing liquids, Category 3 substance or mixture Corrosive to metals, Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Acute toxicity, Category 3