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Chemical Product and Company Identification |
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Synonyms:
Aqua Fortis; Azotic Acid; Nitric Acid 50%; Nitric Acid
65%; nitric acid 69-70%
CAS No.:
7697-37-2
Molecular Weight:
63.01
Chemical Formula:
HNO3 |
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Company Information:
ChemicalStore.com
A Division of New Jersey Industrial Research
1059 Main Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011 For Information, call:
(973) 405-6248 |
2. Hazards
Identification |
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Emergency Overview
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POISON! DANGER! STRONG OXIDIZER. CONTACT WITH OTHER MATERIAL
MAY CAUSE FIRE. CORROSIVE. LIQUID AND MIST CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO
ALL BODY TISSUE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED.
INHALATION MAY CAUSE LUNG AND TOOTH DAMAGE. |
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Health Rating: 4 - Extreme (Poison)
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 3 - Severe (Oxidizer)
Contact Rating: 4 - Extreme (Corrosive)
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES & SHIELD; LAB COAT & APRON; VENT
HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: White (Corrosive) |
0 - Minimum Hazard
1 - Slight Hazard
2 - Moderate Hazard
3 - Serious Hazard
4 - Severe Hazard |

H = Health
F = Fire
R = Reactivity |
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
Corrosive! Inhalation of vapors can cause breathing difficulties
and lead to pneumonia and pulmonary edema, which may be fatal.
Other symptoms may include coughing, choking, and irritation of
the nose, throat, and respiratory tract.
Ingestion:
Corrosive! Swallowing nitric acid can cause immediate pain and
burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus and gastrointestinal
tract.
Skin Contact:
Corrosive! Can cause redness, pain, and severe skin burns.
Concentrated solutions cause deep ulcers and stain skin a yellow
or yellow-brown color.
Eye Contact:
Corrosive! Vapors are irritating and may cause damage to the
eyes. Contact may cause severe burns and permanent eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
Long-term exposure to concentrated vapors may cause erosion of
teeth and lung damage. Long-term exposures seldom occur due to
the corrosive properties of the acid.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders, eye disease, or
cardiopulmonary diseases may be more susceptible to the effects
of this substance. |
3.
First Aid Measures |
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Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a
physician.
Ingestion:
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Give large quantities of water or milk
if available. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before
reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get
medical attention immediately. |
4.
Fire Fighting Measures |
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Fire:
Not combustible, but substance is a strong oxidizer and its heat
of reaction with reducing agents or combustibles may cause
ignition. Can react with metals to release flammable hydrogen
gas.
Explosion:
Reacts explosively with combustible organic or readily
oxidizable materials such as: alcohols, turpentine, charcoal,
organic refuse, metal powder, hydrogen sulfide, etc. Reacts with
most metals to release hydrogen gas which can form explosive
mixtures with air.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Water spray may be used to keep fire exposed containers cool. Do
not get water inside container.
Special Information:
Increases the flammability of combustible, organic and readily
oxidizable materials. In the event of a fire, wear full
protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing
apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or
other positive pressure mode. |
5.
Disposal Considerations |
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Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be
managed in an appropriate and approved waste facility. Although
not a listed RCRA hazardous waste, this material may exhibit one
or more characteristics of a hazardous waste and require
appropriate analysis to determine specific disposal
requirements. Processing, use or contamination of this product
may change the waste management options. State and local
disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal
regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in
accordance with federal, state and local requirements. |
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information contained herein in good faith but makes no
representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This
document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate
precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained
person using this product. Individuals receiving the
information must exercise their independent judgment in
determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. New
Jersey Industrial Research Center is not responsible for damages
resulting from use of or reliance upon this information. |