General Information
Revision date
2017-02-14
Product name
NITRIC ACID
Product name
NITRIC ACID
Identification on the label/Trade name
NITRIC ACID, other than red fuming, with more than 70% nitric acid
Product Synonyms
HNO3, aqua fortis, azotic acid, concentrated nitric acid (other than red fuming), engravers acid, hydrogen nitrate
Chemical name
nitric acid
CAS No.
7697-37-2
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Wesfarmers (Wesfarmers CSBP)
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
corporate@csbp.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H272, H290, H314, H330, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H272
May intensify fire; oxidiser
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. CHEMWATCH HAZARD RATINGS Min Max Flammability 0 Toxicity 4 0 = Minimum Body Contact 4 1 = Low 2 = Moderate Reactivity 3 3 = High Chronic 0 4 = Extreme Poisons Schedule S6 S3 [1] Oxidizing Liquid Category 3, Metal Corrosion Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1, Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 3 (respiratory tract irritation) Legend: 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS ; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H290 May be corrosive to metals. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/organic material. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
