NITRIC ACID 68 %

Part No: RXSOL-38-1106-035

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Porduct Name               NITRIC ACID 68 %
Part Number   RXSOL-38-1106-035

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Product name       Cas No                        EC No              Weight                         Formula                   
Nitric acid 7697-37-2  231-714-2 >= 65 - 70 % HNO3
Signal Word  Danger
Hazard Statements H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary statements   P234 Keep only in original packaging. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Classification of  the substance    or  mixture No data available
Supplemental Hazard    Statements No data available
Other hazards  This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. Contact with liquid or refrigerated gas can cause cold burns and frostbite. Lachrymator.

General advice First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance
If inhaled After inhalation fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
Eye Contact  After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
Swallowed After swallowing immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Skin Contact   In case of skin contact  Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower
Inhalation No data available
Ingestion No data available
Most important    symptoms and effects,  both acute and delaye  The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical        attention and special treatment needed  No data available

Flammability                                                  No data available
Suitable extinguishing media  Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given. 
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture  Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Further information Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
Hazardous combustion
products
No data available
Advice for firefighters Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Protective Equipment No data available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical No data available

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8.
Spillage No data available
Personal Protection No data available
Enviromental Precaution Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
Reference to other sections    For disposal see section 13.

Advice on protection against    fire and    explosion No data available
Incompatible materials  No data available
Hygiene measures Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.
Advice on safe handling  Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage including any  incompatibilities 

No data available

Storage conditions No metal containersTightly closed. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons. Do not store near combustible materials.
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510) 5.1B Oxidizing hazardous materials
Specific end use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Advice on general  occupational  hygiene No data available

Exposure controls  Personal protective equipment 
Engineering Control No data available
Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection Acid-resistant protective clothing
Skin protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact Material: Fluorinated rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M) Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm Break through time: 30 min Material tested:Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374 If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienistand safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.
Respiratory protection
Required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK 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.
Other Protection  Measure No data available

Physical state Liquid
Colour Colorless
Odour No data available 
Odor Threshold No data available
pH 1
Melting Point No data available
Boiling Point 122 °C at 1.013 hPa
Flash Point No data available 
Evaporation Rate No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Explosive limits No data Available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits No data available
Autoignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature  No data available 
Vapour pressure 49 hPa at 50 °C
Viscosity No data available 
Density 1,37 - 1,41 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Relative Density No data available 
Specific Gravity No data available 
Partition coefficient No data available 
Explosive properties No data available 
Solubility No data available 
Ignition temperature No data available
Particle characteristics No data available 

Reactivity                        No data available
Chemical stability The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature)
Possibilityof hazardous  reactions No data available
Conditions to avoid No data available
Incompatible materials
Alkali metals, Acetic anhydride, Organic materials, Alcohols, Acetonitrile, AcrylonitrileMetals
Hazardous decomposition products In the event of fire: see section 5

Acute toxicity  Symptoms: If ingested, severe burns of the mouth and throat, as well as a danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach. Oral: No data available Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 3,79 mg/l - vapor(Calculation method) Symptoms: Possible symptoms:, mucosal irritations, Cough, Shortness of breath, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tract Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - 2,65 mg/l - vapor (nitric acid) (Expert judgment)
Skin corrosion/irritation Mixture causes severe burns.Skin - Rabbit (nitric acid) Result: Causes severe burns. Remarks: (IUCLID) Remarks: Causes poorly healing wounds
Serious eye      damage/irritation Remarks: Mixture causes serious eye damage. Risk of blindness! Eyes - Rabbit (nitric acid) Result: Causes burns. Remarks: (IUCLID) Remarks: Causes serious eye damage.
Respiratory or skin    sensitization  No data available
Carcinogenicity No data available
Germ cell        mutagenicity  Test Type: Ames test (nitric acid) Test system: Salmonella typhimurium Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 471 
Reproductive toxicity  No data available
Specific target  organ  toxicity -   single    exposure  
No data available
Additional Information 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. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Inhalation may provoke the following symptoms:, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, pneumonitis, Symptoms and signs of poisoning are:, burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Pulmonary edema. Effects may be delayed., Large doses may cause: conversion of hemoglobin to methemoglobin, producing cyanosis; marked fall in blood pressure, leading to collapse, coma, and possibly death. burning sensation, Cough, wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, pneumonitis,pulmonary edema, Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. (nitric acid) Other dangerous properties can not be excluded. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Liver - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence (nitric acid)

Persistence and degradability No data available
Toxicity to fish  No data available
Toxicity to daphnia and other  aquatic invertebrates No data available
Toxicity No data available
Toxicity to bacteria   No data available
Toxicity to algae No data available
Products Biodegradation No data available
Mobility in soil No data availalble
Results of PBT and vPvB        assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
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
Other adverse effects May be harmful to aquatic organisms due to the shift of the pH.

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Contaminated packaging No data available
Waste treatment  Method No data available

UN number ADR/RID:2031 IMDG:2031 

IATA:2031

UN proper    shipping  name  ADR/RID:NITRIC ACID IMDG:NITRIC ACID IATA:NITRIC ACID
Transport hazard  class(es)               ADR/RID:8 (5.1) IMDG:8 (5.1)              IATA:8 (5.1)
Packaging group ADR/RID:ll                          IMDG:ll IATA:ll
Environmental hazards ADR/RID:No                                    IMDG:No                                IATA:No
Special precautions for  user    Tunnel restriction code  (E)                                 
Further information No data available    

Safety, health and environmental    regulations/legislation specific for   the      substance or mixture This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Other regulations Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment A Chemical Safety Assessment has been  carried out for this substance.

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