Chemwatch: 01-2374 Chemwatch Hazard Alert Code: 3

MINI SDS

Nitric Acid
INGREDIENTS CAS NO % 8HR OEL

nitric acid 7697-37-2 65-70 5 mg/m3

water 7732-18-5 30-35 -

GHS DG PROPERTIES
Liquid.
UN No: 2031 Corrosive.
DG Class: 8 Acid.Increases fire risk.
Not Applicable
Subsidiary Risk: 5.1 Non-combustible.
Packing Group: II
EMERGENCY
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

Signal word:
Hazard FIRST AID
Not Available
statement(s):
Swallowed: Rinse mouth with water.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
Wash with running water. For discomfort seek medical
Eye:
advice.
Skin: Wash with soap
Fresh air. Rest, keep warm. If breath shallow, give
Inhaled:
Glasses: Consider chemical goggles. oxygen. Medical attention.
Gloves: 1.BUTYL2.NEOPRENE3.SARANEX-23 Advice To Airway problems - 100% O2. Treat burns as thermal.
Storage and Doctor: Retract eyelids - irrigate 30 mins.
Restrictions on Storage apply. Refer to Full Report.
Transportation: Fire Fighting: Keep surrounding area cool. Water spray/fog.
Vapours/gas heavier than air. Do NOT absorb spillage in combustibles.
Fire/Explosion
Toxic smoke/fumes in a fire. Absorb with dry agent.
Hazard: Spills and
Attacks metals to liberate hydrogen. Dilute with water.
Disposal:
Neutralize with soda ash/ lime.
Stop leak if safe to do so.

SAFE STORAGE WITH OTHER CLASSIFIED CHEMICALS

+ + + + + + +
x — Must not be stored together
0 — May be stored together with specific preventions
+ — May be stored together
Note: Depending on other risk factors, compatibility assessment based on the table
above may not be relevant to storage situations, particularly where large volumes of
dangerous goods are stored and handled. Reference should be made to the Safety Data
Sheets for each substance or article and risks assessed accordingly.

Chemwatch: 01-2374
Print Date: 14/08/2023
Issue Date: 27/09/2011

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