General Information
Version
7.1
Revision date
2026-04-14
Product name
Nitric acid 68% TECHNICAL
CAS No.
7697-37-2
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product, as such or as a component of a mixture, is not intended to be used by consumers (as defined by the REACH Regulation)
Emergency telephone
030 2748888
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International B.V
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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+P310 IF exposed or concerned: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
2.3 Other hazards
The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT criteria. The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the vPvB criteria. This product does not contain a substance identified as an endocrine disruptor.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Hazard classes and hazard categories Hazard statements Oxidising liquid, category 3 H272 Substance or mixture corrosive to metals, category 1 H290 Skin corrosion, category 1A H314 Serious eye damage, category 1 H318 Acute toxicity, category 3, inhalation H331
