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NITRIC ACID 0183

April 1994
CAS No: 7697-37-2 Concentrated Nitric Acid (70%)
RTECS No: QU5775000 HNO3
UN No: 2031 Molecular mass: 63.0
EC No: 007-004-00-1

TYPES OF
HAZARD/ ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
EXPOSURE

FIRE Not combustible but enhances NO contact with flammable In case of fire in the surroundings:
combustion of other substances. substances. NO contact with NO foam.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes combustibles or organic chemicals.
(or gases) in a fire.

EXPLOSION Risk of fire and explosion on In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
contact with many common organic cool by spraying with water.
compounds.

EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT!

Inhalation Burning sensation. Cough. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
Laboured breathing. breathing protection. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Unconsciousness. Symptoms may Refer for medical attention.
be delayed (see Notes).

Skin Corrosive. Serious skin burns. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes.
Pain. Yellow discolouration. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.

Eyes Corrosive. Redness. Pain. Severe Face shield or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
deep burns. combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.

Ingestion Corrosive. Abdominal pain. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Do NOT induce vomiting. Give
Burning sensation. Shock. work. Wash hands before eating. plenty of water to drink. Rest. Refer
for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! O Symbol Unbreakable packaging; put


Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable C Symbol breakable packaging into closed
containers. Cautiously neutralize remainder with R: 8-35 unbreakable container. Do not
sodium carbonate. Then wash away with plenty of S: (1/2-)23-26-36-45 transport with food and feedstuffs.
water. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other Note: B
combustible absorbents. Personal protection: UN Hazard Class: 8
complete protective clothing including self-contained UN Pack Group: II
breathing apparatus.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-80S2031-II or Separated from combustible and reducing substances, bases, food and
80GO1-I feedstuffs, organic chemicals. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
NFPA Code: H 3; F 0; R 0; OX

IPCS Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International


Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission ©
International IPCS 2005
Programme on
Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
0183 NITRIC ACID

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID, WITH PUNGENT The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
ODOUR. its vapour and by ingestion.

Chemical dangers Inhalation risk


The substance decomposes on warming producing nitrogen A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly
oxides. The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts violently on evaporation of this substance at 20/C.
with combustible and reducing materials, e.g., turpentine,
charcoal, alcohol. The substance is a strong acid, it reacts Effects of short-term exposure
violently with bases and is corrosive to metals. Reacts very The substance is very corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the
violently with organic chemicals (e.g., acetone, acetic acid, respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion as well. Inhalation of
acetic anhydride), causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks vapour may cause lung oedema (see Notes).
some plastics.

Occupational exposure limits


TLV: 2 ppm as TWA, 4 ppm as STEL; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 2 ppm, 5.2 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: I(1);
Pregnancy risk group: IIc; (DFG 2004).

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 121/C Vapour pressure, kPa at 20/C: 6.4
Melting point: -41.6/C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.2
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.07
Solubility in water: miscible

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical
effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water.
Other UN 2031 classification with more than 70% nitric acid, hazard class 8, subsidiary hazard 5.1, packing group I.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response, Notes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE

©IPCS 2005

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