Nitric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H314

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot P210 surfaces. No smoking. Keep/Store away from clothing and other combustible P220 materials. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. 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. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep P304+P340 comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several P305+P351+P338 minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water spray, dry chemical or carbon dioxide to extinguish. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

WHMIS Classification

Class C Oxidizing material Class E Corrosive material

2.3 Other hazards

WHIMS Not Available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) For the full text of the H-Statement(s) and R-phrase(s) mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. Hazard classes and hazard categories Hazard statements Oxidizing liquids; Category 3 May intensify fire; oxidizer Skin corrosion; Category 1A Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage; Category 1 Causes serious eye damage