SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Nitric Acid Solution 1 M - 8 M

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10056

Signal Word
DANGER

Hazard class: Oxidizing liquids; Oxidizing solids (Category 2). May intensify fire; oxidizer (H272). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).

Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314). Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray (P260).

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, inhalation (Category 4). Harmful if inhaled (H332).

Avoid contact with acetic acid and readily oxidized substances.

Industrial exposure to nitric acid vapors and mists is listed as a known human carcinogen by IARC (IARC-1).

Pictograms

SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
Nitric acid Water	7697-37-2 7732-18-5	HNO₃ H₂O	63.01 18.00	17-32% 68-83%

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell.
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340).
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338).
If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353).
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331).

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Nonflammable, noncombustible solution, but a strong oxidizer.
Dangerous fire risk in contact with acetic acid, combustible or organic materials.
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.

NFPA Code

H-3
F-0
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material, neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or calcium hydroxide, and deposit in a sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #3. Store with amides, nitrates, nitrites and azides.
Store in a dedicated acid cabinet and away from any source of water; if an acid cabinet is not available, store in a Flinn Saf-Cube™. Never store with acetic acid. Keep and store away from clothing and combustible materials (P220). Take any precautions to avoid mixing with combustibles (P221). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Exposure guidelines: (as nitric acid) PEL 5 mg/m³ (OSHA); TLV 5.2 mg/m³ STEL 10 mg/m³ (ACGIH)

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Transparent, colorless or yellow corrosive liquid. Acrid odor.
Soluble: Miscible with water.

pH <1>

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with bases, alcohols, alkali and other earth metals, metals, plastics, hydrogen peroxide, organic materials, amines, acetic acid, and other readily oxidized substances. Corrodes metals and most plastics.
Shelf life: Fair, product may turn yellow due to release of nitrogen dioxide on exposure to light. See Section 7 for further information.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Eye, skin, mucous membrane irritation.
Chronic effects: Dental erosion, chronic bronchitis.
Target organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, teeth.

ORL-HUM LDL₀: 430 mg/kg (as nitric acid)
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: 244 ppm/0.5 hr (as nitric acid)
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: N.A.

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

May be harmful to aquatic organisms.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24b is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Nitric acid. Hazard class: 8, Corrosive. UN number: NA1760.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (231-714-2), RCRA code D001, D002, D003.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

Consult your copy of the Flinn Science Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.