Safety Data Sheets Product: 033442 2.0 M Nitric Acid (1 L) 033443 6-pack of 2.0 M Nitric Acid (1 L) Thermo Fisher Scientific 1228 Titan Way P.O. Box 3603 Sunnyvale, California 94088-3603 Emergency Phone: 1-800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC) Information Phone: (408) 737-0700 Date Prepared: 5/16/2012 For laboratory use The following information is believed to be accurate and is currently the best information available to us. However, we make no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information supplied and we assume no liability resulting from its use. 2. HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION HAZARD CLASS Skin Corrosive 1A, Oxidizing Liquid 3 NFPA Eyes: Corrosive HEALTH 3 Skin: Corrosive FLAMMABILITY 0 Ingestion: Corrosive REACTIVITY 0 Inhalation: Not an inhalation hazardous GHS Label Elements: Corrosive, (Cat. 1) Danger Corrosive Oxidizer Page 1 of 6
H272 H314 P262 P352 P280 May intensify fire; oxidizer Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS Water Nitric Acid PERCENT (%) 87.4 12.6 CAS NO. 7732-18-5 7697-37-2 EINECS NO. 231-791-2 231-714-2 4. FIRST AID MEASURES GENERAL: EYES: SKIN: INHALATION: INGESTION: Remove contaminated clothing, wash thoroughly before reuse. Flush with water for at least 15 minutes occasionally raising upper and lower eyelids. Remove contaminated clothing and flush skin with water thoroughly Move to fresh air If large amounts are swallowed, get medical help immediately. If patient is conscious, give large quantities of water 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of nitrogen Extinguishing Media: Special Protective Actions For Fire Fighters: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Ventilate area. Wear appropriate protective clothing and eye protection. Contain spill. Collect or absorb with an inert material (vermiculite, dry sand, earth, etc.) Neutralize using sodium carbonate Mop up and store in a suitable waste container. Wash contaminated areas with soap and water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Ensure good ventilation. Have an eye wash in the immediate area in case of emergency. Store at room temperature Page 2 of 6
Keep container tightly closed Use good laboratory practice when working with any chemical whether it is considered hazardous or not. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTION Routes of Entry: INHALATION: SKIN: INGESTION: Health Hazards ACUTE: CHRONIC: Ventilation LOCAL EXHAUST: MECHANICAL (GENERAL): SPECIAL: OTHER: Protective Clothing Or Equipment GLOVES: EYE PROTECTION: RESPIRATORY: OTHER: No Yes Yes May cause burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes Good laboratory ventilation is acceptable. Use in hoods if possible Disposable nitrile gloves Face shield, safety glasses or goggles. Lab coats 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE: Clear ODOR: None ph: < 1.0 MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 63.02 MELTING POINT: BOILING POINT: Approximately 100 ºC AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: FLASH POINT: Not combustible LOWER EXPLOSION LIMIT: UPPER EXPLOSION LIMIT: SPECIFIC GRAVITY: SOLUBILITY: 1.05 FREEZING POINT: EVAPORATION RATE: FLAMMABILITY: Not combustible VAPOR PRESSURE: VAPOR DENSITY: DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: VISCOSITY: Page 3 of 6
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY STABILITY/CONDITIONS TO AVOID: INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent. Chemical reactions with reducing agents is a source of additional heat. Organic materials, reducing agents, and bases Oxides of nitrogen Will not occur 11. TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION PRODUCT TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION: Acute toxicity: Skin corrosion/irritation: Serious eye damage/irritation: Respiratory or skin sensitization: Germ cell mutagenicity: Carcinogenicity: Reproductive toxicity: STOT-single exposure: STOT-repeated exposure; Aspiration hazard: May cause burns to skin, eyes or mucous membranes. Corrosive to skin May cause serious eye damage In case of contact, wash skin with copious amounts of water. Flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Likely routes of exposure: Ingestion, skin OSHA PEL: NTP: IARC Monographs: ACGIH TLV TWA: OSHA PEL: NTP: IARC Monographs: HAZARDOUS COMPONENT TOXICOLOGY INFORMATION: Hazardous Nitric Acid Components: RTECS # OSHA PEL QU5775000 2 PPM ACGIH TLV 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9596 TOXICITY DATA ORL-HMN LDLo: 430 mg/kg UNK-MAN LDLo: 110 mg/kg Page 4 of 6
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION on environmental toxicity for this solution 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Contact local hazardous materials or chemical waste disposal agency for regulations. 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION USDOT CLASSIFICATION: UN ID NUMBER: UN 2031 PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Nitric acid CLASS OR DIVISION: 8 SUB RISK: 5.1 HAZARD LABEL(S): Corrosive PACKING GROUP: II ADR CLASSIFICATION: UN ID NUMBER : PROPER SHIPPING NAME: CLASS OR DIVISION: PACKING GROUP: HAZARD LABEL(S): SUB RISK: UN 2031 Nitric acid 8 II Corrosive 5.1 IATA CLASSIFICATION: UN ID NUMBER: UN 2031 PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Nitric acid CLASS OR DIVISION: 8 SUB RISK: 5.1 HAZARD LABEL(S): Corrosive PACKING GROUP: II IMDG CLASSIFICATION: UN ID NUMBER: UN 2031 PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Nitric acid CLASS OR DIVISION: 8 SUB RISK: 5.1 HAZARD LABEL(S): Corrosive PACKING GROUP: II Not a marine pollutant Page 5 of 6
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION No other regulatory information available 16. OTHER INFORMATION No changes from previous versions of this document. Page 6 of 6