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NITRIC ACID 68%

CAS 7697-37-2
EC 231-714-2

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
NITRIC ACID 68%
Chemical Name
nitric acid ...% [C ≤ 70 %]

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
7697-37-2 Check regulations →
EC Number
231-714-2 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119487297-23-xxxx

Identified Uses

Identified use: See table in front of appendix for a complete overview of identified uses.

Uses advised against

At this moment we have not identified any uses advised against

Manufacturers & Suppliers

B

Brenntag N.V.

national supplier

Nijverheidslaan 38, BE 8540 Deerlijk

+32 (0)56 77 6944

B

Brenntag Nederland B.V.

national supplier

Donker Duyvisweg 44, NL 3316 BM Dordrecht

+31 (0)78 65 44 944

Emergency Contacts

Antipoison Center - Brussels

+32(0)70 245 245

National Poisoning Information Center - Bilthoven

+31(0) 88 755 8000

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified no signal word

Hazard Classifications

Ox. Liq. Cat. 3 H272
Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H331
Skin Corr. Cat. 1A H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS03 - Oxidizing

GHS03

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
nitric acid ...% [C ≤ 70 %] EC: 231-714-2 7697-37-2 65 - 70% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

In case of accident by inhalation: remove casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration. No artificial respiration, mouth-to-mouth or mouth to nose. Use suitable instruments/apparatus. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Consult an eye specialist immediately. Go to an ophthalmic hospital if possible.

Ingestion

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.

Symptoms: Severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the oesophagus and the stomach.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Unsuitable media

High volume water jet

Specific hazards

The substance itself does not burn, but in contact with combustible substances it increases the risk of fire and can fuel any existing fire substantially.

Instructions

Control smoke with water spray.

Firefighter Protection

In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear appropriate body protection (full protective suit)

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Keep away unprotected persons. Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Wear respiratory protection.

Environmental

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid subsoil penetration.

Cleanup methods

collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations (see section 13). The compatibility with absorbent material should be tested in advance.

Materials: non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite)

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep container tightly closed. Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Use respirator with appropriate filter if vapours or aerosol are released. Emergency eye wash fountains and emergency showers should be available in the immediate vicinity.

Storage

Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Store in original container. Keep in an area equipped with acid resistant flooring.

Hygiene

Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs. Smoking, eating and drinking should be prohibited in the application area. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately.

Fire prevention

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8.

Hands

Protective gloves complying with EN 374. Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. Also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion, and the contact time. Protective gloves should be replaced at first signs of wear. Material: Fluorinated rubber, Break through time: > 480 min, Glove thickness: 0,4 mm; Material: polychloroprene, Break through time: > 120 min, Glove thickness: 0,5 mm; Material: butyl-rubber, Break through time: > 120 min, Glove thickness: 0,5 mm; Material: Polyvinylchloride, Break through time: > 120 min, Glove thickness: 0,5 mm

Eyes

Tightly fitting safety goggles (EN166) Face-shield

Respiratory

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use breathing filter apparatus. Recommended Filter type:E Combination filter:B-P2 In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should conform to EN 14387

Skin/Body

Impervious clothing Chemical resistant apron

Environmental

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid subsoil penetration. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities. If material reaches soil inform authorities responsible for such cases.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Language Code
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Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
---
Colour
colourless, light yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
liquid
Odor
pungent
Odor Threshold
0,29 ppm
Ph
-1,2 - -1,0
Melting Point
-38 °C (1013 hPa)
Boiling Point
122 °C (1013 hPa)
Flash Point
Not applicable
Freezing Point
-38 °C (1013 hPa)
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
64 hPa (20 °C)
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
---
Density
1,41 g/cm3 (70% solution), 1,39 g/cm3 (65% solution)
Flammability
Product is a liquid, see section 9.2. Remarks: non-flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Lower Explosive Limit
Not applicable
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature
83 °C
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
---
Solubility In Water
> 500 g/l (20 °C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
63,01 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0,75 mPa.s (25 °C)
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Reactivity

The substance itself does not burn, but in contact with combustible substances it increases the risk of fire and can fuel any existing fire substantially.

Hazardous reactions

Corrosive in contact with metals. Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals. Contact with combustible material may cause fire.

Avoid

Heat, flames and sparks.

Incompatible

combustible substances

Decomposition

Thermal decomposition : 83 °C

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1. Toxicity

12.2 Persistence and degradability

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

12.4 Mobility in soil

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

12.7 Other adverse effects

12.1. Toxicity

Component: nitric acid ...% [C ≤ 70 %] CAS-No. 7697-37-2 Acute toxicity Fish LC50 : 12,5 mg/l (Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout); 96 h) (static test; Literature) Harmful effects to aquatic organisms due to pH-shift. Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates EC50 : 4,6 mg/l (Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea); 48 h) (semi-static test; Literature) Harmful effects to aquatic organisms due to pH-shift. algae : No data available

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Component: nitric acid ...% [C ≤ 70 %] CAS-No. 7697-37-2 Persistence and degradability Persistence Result : No data available Biodegradability Result : The methods for determining the biological degradability are not applicable to inorganic substances.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

| Component: | nitric acid ...% [C ≤ 70 %] | CAS-No. 7697-37-2 | | --- | --- | --- | | Bioaccumulation | | | | Result | : Not applicable inorganic compound | |

Not applicable inorganic compound

12.4. Mobility in soil

Component: nitric acid ...% [C ≤ 70 %] CAS-No. 7697-37-2 Mobility Water : Good soluble in water. Air : Volatile.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Result : The PBT or vPvB criteria of Annex XIII to the REACH Regulation does not apply to inorganic substances. Component: nitric acid ...% [C ≤ 70 %] CAS-No. 7697-37-2 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment Result : The PBT or vPvB criteria of Annex XIII to the REACH Regulation does not apply to inorganic substances.

The PBT or vPvB criteria of Annex XIII to the REACH Regulation does not apply to inorganic substances.

12.6. Endocrine disrupting properties

Data for the product Assessment Endocrine Disrupting Properties : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. Component: nitric acid ...% [C ≤ 70 %] CAS-No. 7697-37-2 Assessment Endocrine Disrupting Properties : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.7. Other adverse effects

Harmful effects to aquatic organisms due to pH-shift. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Avoid subsoil penetration.

Harmful effects to aquatic organisms due to pH-shift.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Disposal together with normal waste is not allowed. Special disposal required according to local regulations. Do not let product enter drains. Contact waste disposal services. This product shall be disposed of or recovered in compliance with Directive 2008/98/EC on waste as lastly amended.

Disposal

Disposal together with normal waste is not allowed. Special disposal required according to local regulations. Do not let product enter drains. Contact waste disposal services.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
2031
Shipping Name
NITRIC ACID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
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Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for NITRIC ACID 68%?

The signal word is no signal word.

What is the physical form of NITRIC ACID 68%?

NITRIC ACID 68% is a liquid with colourless, light yellow color. It has pungent odor.

What is NITRIC ACID 68% used for?

Identified use: See table in front of appendix for a complete overview of identified uses.

What is the melting point of NITRIC ACID 68%?

The melting point is -38 °C (1013 hPa) and the boiling point is 122 °C (1013 hPa).