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Nitric acid 70% a.r.

CAS 7697-37-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Nitric acid 70% a.r.
Product Code
CL00.1928
Chemical Name
Nitric acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7697-37-2 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119487297-23

Identified Uses

Reagent for analysis

Manufacturers & Suppliers

A

AnalytiChem Belgium NV

manufacturer

Industriezone "De Arend" 2 B-8210 Zedelgem BELGIUM

+32 50 28 83 20

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

00 (32) 50.28.83.20

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Ox. Liq. Cat. 3 H272
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331

GHS Pictograms

GHS03 - Oxidizing

GHS03

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

Hazard Statements

H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P309 + P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Nitric acid 70% a.r. EC: 231-714-2 7697-37-2 69% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air, seek medical advice.

Skin contact

Wash off with plenty of water. Dab with polyethylene glycol 400. Remove contaminated clothing. Immediately call in physician.

Eye contact

Rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately call an ophtalmologist.

Ingestion

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation!). Immediately call in physician. Do not attempt to neutralize.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediately call in physician. Immediately call an ophtalmologist.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

In adaption to materials stored in the immediate neighbourhood.

Specific hazards

Non-combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Cool container with spray water from a save distance.

Firefighter Protection

Do not stay in dangerous zone without self-contained breathing apparatus. In order to avoid contact with skin, keep a safety distance and wear suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not inhale vapours/aerosols. Avoid substance contact.

Environmental

Do not allow to enter sewerage system.

Cleanup methods

Absorb on vermiculite, sand or a pillow from Chemical Spill Center.

Materials: vermiculite, sand or a pillow from Chemical Spill Center

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Use skin, hand and eye protection For precautions see section 2.2

Storage

Corrosives-area. Keep container tightly closed. Recommended storage temperature see product label.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Protective clothing should be selected specificlly for the working place, depending on concentration and quantity of the hazardous substances handled. The resistance of the protective clothing to chemicals should be ascertained with the respective supplier. See section 7.1

Hands

Required.

Eyes

Required.

Respiratory

Required when vapours/aerosols are generated. The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Required.

Environmental

Do not allow to enter sewerage system.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Voc Content
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Upper Explosive Limit
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Lower Explosive Limit
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Partition Coefficient
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Solubility In Fat
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Bulk Density
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Colour Intensity
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Auto Ignition Temperature
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Vapor Density
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Freezing Point
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State Under Standard Conditions
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Physical State
Liquid
Crystallisation Point
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Relative Evaporation Rate
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Properties Status
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Evaporation Rate
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Solubility In Water
soluble
Cloud Point
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Boiling Point
122°C
Melting Point
-41°C
Metal Corrosion
---
Explosive Limits
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Ph
pH < 1
Colour
Colourless
Solubility
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Solidification Point
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Dynamic Viscosity
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Odor Threshold
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Decomposition Temperature
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Relative Density
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Appearance
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Molecular Weight
63.01 g/mol
Form
Liquid
Odor
specific
Physical State Data
liquid
Vapor Pressure
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Kinematic Viscosity
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Flash Point
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Softening Point
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Density
1,41 g/ml
Flammability
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Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

No further relevant information available.

Reactivity

See section 10.3

Hazardous reactions

Avoid contact with acids, metals, combustible materials, heat and sun light.

Avoid

heat and sun light

Incompatible

acids, metals, combustible materials

Decomposition

No further relevant information available.

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2031
Shipping Name
Nitric acid other than red fuming, with ≥ 65% but ≤ 70% nitric acid
Transport Class
8 (5.1)
Packing Group
II
ADR

yes

IMDG

yes

IATA

yes

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Nitric acid 70% a.r.?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Nitric acid 70% a.r.?

Nitric acid 70% a.r. is a liquid with colourless color. It has specific odor.

What is Nitric acid 70% a.r. used for?

Reagent for analysis

What are the hazard statements for Nitric acid 70% a.r.?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser.
  • H290: May be corrosive to metals.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Nitric acid 70% a.r.?

The melting point is -41°C and the boiling point is 122°C.