Nitric Acid

Product Name and Identification:

• Chemical      Name: Nitric Acid
• Alternate      Names: Aqua Fortis, Hydrogen Nitrate
• CAS      #: 7697-37-2

Composition:

• Typically      68% concentration in water.

Hazard Identification and Classification:

• Classification:     Corrosive (H314), Oxidizing Liquid (H271)
• Hazards:     Causes severe burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements:

• P280:     Wear protective gloves and clothing.
• P301+P330+P331:     If swallowed, rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Handling and Storage:

• Store      in acid-resistant containers in a cool, ventilated area away from bases      and organic materials.

General Uses:

• Fertilizers,      explosives, and chemical manufacturing.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Appearance:      Colourless to yellow liquid
• Odor:      Pungent
• Boiling      Point: ~83 °C
• Solubility:      Miscible with water

Transport Information:

• UN      Number: 2031
• Class:      8 (Corrosive substances)