Nitric acid
Flame Over Circle
Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones
Health Hazard
Safety Data Sheets
| Manufacturer | Download |
|---|---|
| Acros Organics | Download PDF |
| Alfa Aesar | Download PDF |
| Sigma Aldrich | Download PDF |
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H272 |
May intensify fire; oxidizer | Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids |
H290 |
May be corrosive to metals | Corrosive to Metals |
H314 |
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H330 |
Fatal if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H370 |
Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H402 |
Harmful to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P210 |
Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. |
P220 |
Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. |
P234 |
Keep only in original container. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P284 |
[In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection. |
P301+P330+P331 |
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P302+P361+P354 |
IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P320 |
Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label). |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P363 |
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P390 |
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P406 |
Store in corrosive resistant/... container with a resistant inner liner. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 2 ppm |
| NIOSH REL | 2 ppm |
| NIOSH STEL | 4 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 25 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless, yellow, or red, fuming liquid with an acrid, suffocating odor.
| Boiling Point | 181°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 48 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.5 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
0
4
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Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
dental erosion, nasal and lung irritation
Synonyms
aqua fortis; spirit of niter; engravers acid; white fuming nitric acid (WFNA); red fuming nitric acid (RFNA); hydrogen nitrate
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 944
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.
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