Nitric acid, 70%, in water, Thermo Scientific™

Specifications

• Appearance: Clear liquid (may darken on storage)
• Composition: 70% Nitric acid, 30% water
• Melting Point: -42°C
• Boiling Point: 122°C (760 mmHg)
• Concentration: 67% to 70%
• Density: 1.4
• Packaging: Plastic Bottle
• Vapor Pressure: 0.94 kPa (20°C)
• Certificate of Analysis: Available
• Quantity: 1 L
• Linear Formula: HNO3
• Physical Form: Liquid
• UN Number: 2031
• Fieser: 05-474
• Merck Index: 6608
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: > 100 g/100 mL (20°C)
• Formula Weight: 63.01
• Percent Purity: 70%
• Grade: Pure
• Chemical Name or Material: Nitric acid

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Nitric acid (65 - 70%)

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
• Oxidising liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A

Hazard Statement

• H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
• H290-May be corrosive to metals.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H331-Toxic if inhaled.
• EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
• P234-Keep only in original container.
• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P284-¢In case of inadequate ventilation! wear respiratory protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
• P390-Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
• P402-Store in a dry place.
• 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.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : nitric acid