NITRIC ACID 70%

SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Product and company identification

Product Name: NITRIC ACID
Specification Number: 0141
Synonym (s): Aqua fortis, Spirit of niter, Eau forte, Hydrogen nitrate, Acidum nitric
Recommended use: This product is recommended for laboratory and manufacturing use
only.
Recommended restrictions: It is not recommended for household use.

Supliers Details

Manufacturer:
Company Name: Productos Químicos Monterrey S.A. de C.V.
Adress Mirador 201,Colonia El Mirador Centro, Monterrey,
Nuevo León, México. 64070
Customer Service: +52-81-13525757

Emergency telephone:
+52-81-13525757 24 hour, during the year.

2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture:
Oxidizing liquids Category 2,3
Corrosive to meals Category 1
Skin corrosion / irritation Category 1A, 1B, 1C
Serious eye damage / eye irritation Category 1
Specific Target Organ
Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements:

Identify of the substance or mixture:

Hazard symbol (s):

Signal word (s): DANGER

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Hazard statement(s)
H272-May intensify fire; oxidizer.
H290-May be corrosive to metals.
H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statement(s):
P220-Keep away from clothing and other combustible materials.
P234-Keep only in original packaging.
P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
P271-Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing
protection.
P370+P380+P375-In case of fire: Evacuate area. Fight fire remotely due to the risk of
explosion.
P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
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 or shower.
P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
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.
P390-Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405-Store locked up.
P406-Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
P501-Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in
accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of
disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification: None

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical Identity Common name and CAS Concentration
synonyms number
NITRIC ACID Aqua fortis, Spirit of niter, 7697-37-2 65-70 %
Eau forte, Hydrogen nitrate,
Acidum nitric

Impurities and stabilizing additives which are themselves classified and which
contribute to the classification of the substance: Not applicable

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4. First Aid Measures
Description of necessary first-aid measures
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Rinse
mouth. Drink a few glasses of water or milk. Never give liquid to an unconscious person. If
vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. If breathing is
difficult, give oxygen. If breathing stops, provide artificial respiration.
Skin contact:
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse. Destroy or thoroughly clean contaminated shoes.
Eye contact:
Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, remove contact
lenses. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

Causes severe skin and eye burns.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary
Treat symptomatically. Symptoms may be delayed.

5. Fire Fighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing media:
Water spray, fog, CO2, dry chemical, or alcohol resistant foam
Unsuitable extinguishing media:
Not available
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Fire may produce irritating,
corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Special firefighting procedures:
Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use water spray to keep fire-
exposed containers cool. Cool containers exposed to flames with water until well after the
fire is out.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters:
Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including flame retardant coat, helmet
with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in enclosed spaces, SCBA.

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6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Keep unauthorized personnel away. Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. Use
personal protective equipment. See Section 8 of the SDS for Personal Protective Equipment.
Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective
clothing.
Environmental precautions:
Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do
so. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:

Appropriate advices to contain and clean up a spill:
Neutralize spill area and washings with soda ash or lime. Dike far ahead of larger spill for
later recovery and disposal.
Appropriate clean up procedures:
Absorb spill with vermiculite or other inert material, then place in a container for chemical
waste. Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions to ensure safe handling:
Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.
Do not breathe mist or vapor. Do not taste or swallow. Do not eat, drink or smoke when
using the product. Use only with adequate ventilation. See Section 8 of the SDS for Personal
Protective Equipment. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store in tightly closed original container in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from
sources of ignition - No smoking.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Control parameters:
NITRIC ACID México-Occupational Exposure Limits (NOM-010-STPS-2014)
(PPT) 2ppm
(CPT) 4ppm
NITRIC ACID US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values
STEL 4 ppm
TWA 2 ppm

Appropriate engineering controls:

Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation
rates should be matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust
ventilation, or other engineering controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended
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exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been established, maintain airborne levels to an
acceptable level. An eye wash and safety shower must be available in the immediate work
area.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE):

Eye/face protection:
Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield.
Skin protection:
Chemical resistant gloves. Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Respiratory protection:
In case of inadequate ventilation use suitable respirator. Chemical respirator with acid gas
cartridge.
Thermal hazards:
Not available

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance:
Liquid Colorless to slightly yellow
Odor:
Sweet, Acrid
Odor threshold:
Not available
pH:
<1
Melting point/freezing point:
-42 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range:
122 °C
Flash Point:
Not applicable
Evaporation rate:
Not available
Flammability (solid, gas):
No data available.
Upper/lower limit on flammability or explosive limits
Not available
Vapor pressure:
6.41 kPa
Vapor density:
Estimated 2.5 (Air=1)
Relative density:
1.41(20 °C)
Solubility (ies)
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Completely Soluble in water
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water):
Not available
Auto-ignition temperature:
Not available
Decomposition temperature:
Not available
Viscosity:
Not available
Molecular weight:
No data available.
Other relevant information:
Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity:
Reacts violently with strong alkaline substances
Chemical stability:
Material is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Conditions to avoid:
Reacts violently with strong alkaline substances. Avoid contact with strong
reducing agents. Excessive heat. Contact with incompatible materials
Incompatible materials:
Alcohols. Reducing agents. Metals. Alkalies.
Hazardous decomposition products:
Nitrogen Oxides By heating and fire, corrosive vapors/gases may be
formed.
11. Toxicological Information
Information on likely routes of exposure
Ingestion: May cause burns of the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed
Inhalation: May cause damage to mucous membranes in nose, throat, lungs and
bronchial system.
Skin Contact: Causes severe skin burns
Eye contact: Causes serious eye damage.

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity (list all possible routes of exposure)
Oral Not available
Dermal Not available
Inhalation Not available
Not available
Repeated Dose Not available

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Skin Corrosion/Irritation Causes severe skin burns
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Causes serious eye damage
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Not a skin sensitizer
Carcinogenicity
This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties.

IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans:

No carcinogenic components identified
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
In vitro No mutagenic components identified
In vivo No mutagenic components identified

Reproductive Toxicity
No components toxic to reproduction

Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure

Not available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure
Not available
Aspiration Hazard May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
Other Effects Not available

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity:
Acute hazards to the aquatic environment
LC 50 (Cockle (Cerastoderma edule), 48 h): 330 - 1,000 mg/l
LC 50 (Green or European shore crab (Carcinus maenas), 48 h): 180 mg/l
EC 50 (Daphnia magna, 48 h): 490 mg/l
Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment
Not available

Persistence and Degradability

Biodegradation There are no data on the degradability of this product.
BOD/COD Ratio Not available

Bioaccumulative Potential
Bioconcentration Factor (BCF)
No data available on bioaccumulation.
Partition Coefficient n-octanol / water (log Kow) Not available

Mobility in Soil:
The product is water soluble and may spread in water systems
Other Adverse Effects:
The product may affect the acidity (pH-factor) in water with risk of harmful effects to aquatic
organisms.

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13. Disposal Considerations

Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local laws. Dispose
of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Since
emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is
emptied.

14. Transport Information

DOT – Deparment Of Transportation Code
UN Number: UN 2031
UN Proper Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID
Transport Hazard Class (es)
Class: 8, 5.1
Packing Group: II
Environmental Hazards
Marine Pollutant: No
Special precautions for user: Not available

IMDG – International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code

UN Number: UN 2031
UN Proper Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID
Transport Hazard Class (es)
Class: 8, 5.1
Packing Group: II
Environmental Hazards
Marine Pollutant: No
EmS No.: F-A, S-Q
Special precautions for user: Not available
Transport in bulk Not permitted as Excepted Quanttity
According to the Annex II
of MARPOL 73/78 and the
IBC code

IATA – International Air Transport Association Code

UN Number: UN 2031
UN Proper Shipping Name: NITRIC ACID
Transport Hazard Class (es)
Class: 8, 5.1
Packing Group: II
Environmental Hazards
Marine Pollutant: No
Special precautions for user: Not available
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15. Regulatory Information

Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Mexico. Substances subject to reporting for the pollutant release and transfer
registry (PRTR)
Not Applicable

MEXICO. THAT ESTABLISHES THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE LIMITS OF

CONTAMINANTS IN THE DISCHARGES OF WASTEWATERS INTO NATIONAL
WATERS AND RESOURCES. (NOM-001-SEMARNAT-1996). NITRIC ACID

International regulations
Montreal protocol Not Applicable
Stockholm convention Not Applicable
Rotterdam convention Not Applicable
Kyoto protocol Not Applicable

16. Other Information

Date of preparation: November-20-2018
Review Date: November-20-2024

Key/legend to abbreviations and acronym:

ACGIH- American Conference of LC-Lethal Concentration

Governmental Industrial Hygienists. LD50- Lethal Dose 50
ATEmix- Acute Toxicity Estimate of MARPOL- Marine Pollution
mixture. MSDS-Material Safety Data Sheet
BCF- Bioconcentration Factor NOS-Not Otherwise Specified
BOD- Biological Oxygen Demand NOEC- No observed effect concentration
C.V.-Capital Variable OEL- Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS -Chemical Abstract Service PPE-Personal Protective Equipment
COD- Chemical Oxygen Demand PPT- Promedio Ponderado en Tiempo, Time-
CT-Corto Tiempo, Short Term Weighted Average
DOT-Department Of Transportation PRTR- Pollutant Release and Transfer Register
EmS No- Emergency Schedule S.A-Sociedad Anónima
GHS-Global Harmonized System SCBA- Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
IARC- International Agency for SEMARNAT-Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y
Research on Cancer Recursos Naturales
IATA- International Air Transport STEL- Short-Term Exposure Limits
Association STEL- Short-Term Exposure Limits, Límites de
IBC- International Building Code Exposición a Corto Plazo
IMDG- International Maritime STPS-Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social
Dangerous Goods TWA- Time-Weighted Average

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UN-United Nations VLE-Valor Límite de Exposición, Exposure Limit

Value

PRODUCTOS QUÍMICOS MONTERREY, S.A. DE C.V. does not warrant or assume any
legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or misuse of any information
contained herein. Intends to use this document only as a guide for handling the material
with appropriate caution, for a properly trained person using this product. Therefore, we
are not liable for damages resulting from use or reliance on this information is taken.

The information is considered correct, but is not exhaustive and will be used only as
guidance, which is based on current knowledge of the chemical or mixture and is applicable
to the appropriate safety precautions for the product.

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