Version: 1.
Revision date: 06.12.2019
Safety Data Sheet
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Trade name/designation: Nitric Acid analytical reagent
Product No.: N0060
Synonymes: none
CAS No. 7697-37-2
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Relevant identified uses: General chemical reagent
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier
Avantor Performance Materials India Ltd.
Street 501, 5th floor, Tiffany Building, Hiranandani Business Park,
Postal code/city Thane, Maharashtra - 400607, India
Telephone 022-41288100
Emergency phone number
Telephone 1800105561
Preparation Information
Product Information Compliance
1.4 E-mail [email protected]
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SECTION 2: Hazard identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Oxidising liquid, category 2
Substance or mixture corrosive to metals, category
1
health hazards
Acute toxicity, category 3, inhalation
Skin corrosion, category 1A
2.2 Label elements
Hazard pictograms
Signal word: Danger
May intensify fire; oxidiser.
May be corrosive to metals.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
2.3 Other hazards none
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SECTION 3: Composition / information on ingredients
Substances
not applicable
Mixtures
Hazardous ingredients
Substance name Identifier Concentration Hazard classes and hazard
categories
Nitric acid CAS No.: 7697-37-2 65 - 70% Ox. Liq. 2 - H272
Met. Corr. 1 - H290
Acute Tox. 3 - H331
Skin Corr. 1A - H314
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 General information
IF exposed: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. If unconscious place in recovery position and
seek medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person or a person with cramps.
Change contaminated, saturated clothing. Do not leave affected person unattended.
After inhalation
Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. If
breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration.
In case of skin contact
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Remove contaminated, saturated
clothing immediately. Immediate medical treatment required because corrosive injuries that are not treated
are hard to cure.
After eye contact
In case of contact with eyes flush immediately with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding
eyelids apart and consult an ophthalmologist. Protect uninjured eye. Remove contact lenses, if present and
easy to do. Continue rinsing.
In case of ingestion
Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
Give nothing to eat or drink.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
no data available
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
no data available
no data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5 1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
The product itself does not burn.
May intensify fire; oxidiser.
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Co-ordinate fire-fighting measures to the fire surroundings.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
no restriction
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
In case of fire may be liberated:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
5.3 Advice for firefighters
DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives.
Special protective equipment for firefighters
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing.
5.4 Additional information
Do not allow run-off from fire-fighting to enter drains or water courses.
Do not inhale explosion and combustion gases.
Use water spray jet to protect personnel and to cool endangered containers.
In case of fire: Evacuate area.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Do not breathe gas/vapour/aerosol. Provide adequate ventilation. Use personal protection equipment. In
case of major fire and large quantities: Remove persons to safety. Wear a self-contained breathing
apparatus and chemical protective clothing.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. Make sure spills can be contained, e.g. in sump pallets or
kerbed areas. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Spilled product must never be returned to the original container for recycling. Clean contaminated articles
and floor according to the environmental legislation. Collect in closed and suitable containers for disposal.
6.4 Additional information
Clear spills immediately.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid:
Inhalation
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Use extractor hood (laboratory).
If handled uncovered, arrangements with local exhaust ventilation have to be used.
If local exhaust ventilation is not possible or not sufficient, the entire working area must be ventilated by
technical means.
Protect from moisture.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Recommended storage temperature: Keep bottles tightly closed and away from sources of ignition and
heat.
Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.
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Specific end use(s)
no data available
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Does not contain substances above concentration limits fixing an occupational exposure limit.
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
no data available
Personal protection equipment
no data available
Eye/face protection
no data available
Skin protection
no data available
By short-term hand contact
Suitable material: NBR (Nitrile rubber)
Thickness of the glove material: 0,12 mm
Breakthrough time (maximum wearing > 480 min
time):
By long-term hand contact
Suitable material: NBR (Nitrile rubber)
Thickness of the glove material: 0,38 mm
Breakthrough time (maximum wearing > 480 min
time):
Respiratory protection
no data available
Additional information
no data available
Environmental exposure controls
no data available
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SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
(a) Appearance
Physical state: liquid
Colour: no data available
(b) Odour: no data available
(c) Odour threshold: no data available
Safety relevant basic data
(d) pH: no data available
(e) Melting point/freezing point: no data available
(f) Initial boiling point and boiling range: no data available
(g) Flash point: no data available
(h) Evaporation rate: no data available
(i) Flammability (solid, gas): not applicable
(j) Flammability or explosive limits
Lower explosion limit: no data available
Upper explosion limit: no data available
(k) Vapour pressure: no data available
(l) Vapour density: no data available
(m) Relative density: 1.4 g/cm³ (20 °C)
(n) Solubility(ies)
Water solubility (g/L): no data available
Soluble (g/L) in Ethanol: no data available
(o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: no data available
(p) Auto-ignition temperature: no data available
(q) Decomposition temperature: no data available
(r) Viscosity
Kinematic viscosity: no data available
Dynamic viscosity: no data available
(s) Explosive properties: not applicable
(t) Oxidising properties: May intensify fire; oxidiser.
9.2 Other information
Bulk density: no data available
Refraction index: no data available
Dissociation constant: no data available
Surface tension: no data available
Henry's Law Constant: no data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Oxidising agent, strong
Corrosive to metals
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
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10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Explosive when mixed with combustible material.
Explosive reaction with:
Alkali metals
Alkaline earth metal
Alkali (lye)
Substance, organic
Reducing agent
Peroxides
Oil
Violent reaction with:
light metals
Powdered metals
Formation of:
Hydrogen
Exothermic reaction with:
Water
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Humidity
Heat
10.5 Incompatible materials
Metal
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
no data available
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute effects
Acute oral toxicity:
Nitric acid - LDLo: > 430 mg/kg - Human - (Sax)
Acute dermal toxicity:
no data available
Acute inhalation toxicity:
Nitric acid - LC50: > 2.65 mg/l (4 h) - Rat - (OECD 403)
Irritant and corrosive effects
Primary irritation to the skin:
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Irritation to eyes:
Causes serious eye damage.
Irritation to respiratory tract:
not applicable
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Respiratory or skin sensitisation
In case of skin contact: not sensitising
After inhalation: not sensitising
STOT-single exposure
not applicable
STOT-repeated exposure
not applicable
CMR effects (carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction)
Carcinogenicity
Germ cell mutagenicity
No indications of human germ cell mutagenicity exist.
Reproductive toxicity
No indications of human reproductive toxicity exist.
Aspiration hazard
not applicable
Other adverse effects
no data available
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Ecotoxicity
Fish toxicity:
no data available
Daphnia toxicity:
no data available
Algae toxicity:
no data available
Bacteria toxicity:
no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil:
no data available
12.5 Results of PBT/vPvB assessment
no data available
12.6 Other adverse effects
no data available
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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Appropriate disposal / Product
Dispose according to local legislation. Consult the appropriate local waste disposal expert about waste
disposal.
Appropriate disposal / Package
Dispose according to local legislation. Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance
itself.
SECTION 14: Transport information
Land transport (ADR/RID)
14.1 UN-No.: 2031
14.2 Proper Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID
14.3 Class(es): 8 (5.1)
Classification code: CO1
Hazard label(s): 8+5.1
14.4 Packing group: II
14.5 Environmental hazards: No
14.6 Special precautions for user:
Hazard identification number (Kemler 80
No.):
tunnel restriction code: E
(Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.)
Sea transport (IMDG)
14.1 UN-No.: 2031
14.2 Proper Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID
14.3 Class(es): 8 (5.1)
Classification code:
Hazard label(s): 8+5.1
14.4 Packing group: II
14.5 Environmental hazards: No
Marine pollutant: No
14.6 Special precautions for user:
Segregation group: 1
EmS-No. F-A S-Q
14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
not relevant
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Air transport (ICAO-TI / IATA-DGR)
14.1 UN-No.: 2031
14.2 Proper Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID
14.3 Class(es): 8 (5.1)
Classification code:
Hazard label(s): 8+5.1
14.4 Packing group: II
14.5 Special precautions for user:
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SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
SECTION 16: Other information
Abbreviations and acronyms
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygiensts
ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
AGS - Committee on Hazardous Substances (Ausschuss für Gefahrstoffe)
CLP - Regulation on Classification, Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures
DFG - German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft)
Gestis - Information system on hazardous substances of the German Social Accident Insurance
(Gefahrstoffinformationssystem der Deutschen Gesetzlichen Unfallversicherung)
IATA-DGR - International Air Transport Association-Dangerous Goods Regulations
ICAO-TI - International Civil Aviation Organization-Technical Instructions
IMDG - International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
LTV - Long Term Value
NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA - Occupational Safety & Health Administration
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
RID - Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
STV - Short Term Value
SVHC - Substances of Very High Concern
vPvB - very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative
Additional information
Indication of changes: none
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet (SDS) was prepared based on data believed to be accurate
as of the date of this SDS. TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AVANTOR PERFORMANCE
MATERIALS (“AVANTOR”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES REGARDING THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, AS TO ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OR USE,
MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT, PERFORMANCE, SAFETY, SUITABILITY AND STABILITY. This
SDS is intended as a guide to the appropriate use, handling, storage and disposal of the product to which it
relates by properly trained personnel, and is not intended to be comprehensive. Users of Avantor’s products are
advised to perform their own tests and to exercise their own judgment to determine the safety, suitability and
appropriate use, handling, storage and disposal of each product and product combination for their own
purposes and uses. TO THE GREATEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AVANTOR DISCLAIMS LIABILITY
FOR, AND BY USING AVANTOR’S PRODUCTS THE PURCHASER AGREES THAT UNDER NO
CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL AVANTOR BE LIABLE FOR, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OF ANY TYPE OR KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, FOR LOSS OF
PROFITS, REPUTATIONAL DAMAGE, PRODUCT RECALL OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION.
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