SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	NITRIC ACID 69-72% AR
Catalogue No. :	AL3256	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	7697-37-2	EC Number :	231-714-2
Grade :		EC Index Number :	007-004-00-1
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	28080010
Synonyms :	Hydrogen Nitrate
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Oxidising Liquids, Category 2 H272 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H314 Full text of H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
O; R8 C; R35 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS03 GHS05
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H272 - May intensify fire; oxidiser. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P220 - Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water . P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label) P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use media other than water to extinguish. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. EUH-statements : EUH071 - Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		NITRIC ACID AR
CAS No. :		7697-37-2
EC Index No. :		007-004-00-1
EC No. :		231-714-2
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Get medical advice/attention. Wash with plenty of water/….
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use extinguishing media containing water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard :	May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
Explosion hazard :	Heat may build pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing risk of burns and injuries.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	No additional information available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures :	No open flames. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Collect spillage.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed :	Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.
Precautions for safe handling :	Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Do not breathe vapours.
Hygiene measures :	Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures :	Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions :	Keep in fireproof place. Store in a closed container.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	Protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Liquid
Molecular mass :	63.01 g/mol
Colour :	Colorless to yellow.
Odour :	suffocating odour.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	1
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	No data available
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	122 °C
Flash point :	No data available
Auto-ignition temperature :	No data available
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	48 mm Hg at 20°C
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	2 - 3
Density :	1.41 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: Infinitely soluble
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	May cause fire or explosion; strong oxidiser.
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat. Sparks. Open flame.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. pH: 1
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit pH: 1
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
STOT-single exposure :	Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure :	Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Additional information :	Hazardous waste due to potential risk of explosion.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	2031
UN-No. (IMDG) :	2031
UN-No. (IATA) :	2031
UN-No. (ADN) :	2031
UN-No. (RID) :	2031
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	NITRIC ACID
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	NITRIC ACID
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	NITRIC ACID
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	NITRIC ACID
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	NITRIC ACID
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 2031, NITRIC ACID, 8 (5.1), II
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 2031, NITRIC ACID, 8 (5.1), II
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 2031, NITRIC ACID, 8 (5.1), II
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 2031, NITRIC ACID, 8 (5.1), II
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 2031, NITRIC ACID, 8 (5.1), II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	8 (5.1)
Danger labels :	8, 5.1
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	8 (5.1)
Danger labels :	8, 5.1
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	8 (5.1)
Danger labels :	8, 5.1
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	8 (5.1)
Danger labels :	8, 5.1
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	8 (5.1)
Danger labels :	8, 5.1
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	II
Packing group (IMDG) :	II
Packing group (IATA) :	II
Packing group (ADN) :	II
Packing group (RID) :	II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : CO1 Limited quantities (ADR) : 1l Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2 Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02 Special packing provisions (ADR) : PP81, B15 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP15 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T8 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP2 Tank code (ADR) : L4BN Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 2 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 85 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : 2P APP code : B
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 1 L Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001 Special packing provisions (IMDG) : PP81 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC02 IBC special provisions (IMDG) : B15, B20 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T8 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP2 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B Stowage category (IMDG) : D Segregation (IMDG) : SG6, SG16, SG17, SG19 MFAG-No : 157
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E0 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Forbidden PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : Forbidden PCA packing instructions (IATA) : Forbidden PCA max net quantity (IATA) : Forbidden CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 855 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 30L ERG code (IATA) : 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : CO1 Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 L Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2 Carriage permitted (ADN) : T Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : CO1 Limited quantities (RID) : 1L Excepted quantities (RID) : E2 Packing instructions (RID) : P001, IBC02 Special packing provisions (RID) : PP81, B15 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP15 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T8 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP2 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : L4BN Transport category (RID) : 2 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE6 Hazard identification number (RID) : 85
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions NITRIC ACID AR is not on the REACH Candidate List NITRIC ACID AR is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, low hazard to water (Classification according to AwSV; ID No. 414) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen -Borstvoeding : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Vruchtbaarheid : The substance is not listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen-Ontwikkeling : The substance is not listed
Denmark
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information
Full text of R-, H- and EUH-statements: Ox. Liq. 2 Oxidising Liquids, Category 2 Skin Corr. 1A Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1A H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract. R35 Causes severe burns R8 Contact with combustible material may cause fire C Corrosive O Oxidising