100442

Nitric acid 65% SelectipurŽ

CAS :7697-37-2

Storage class :8

Water pollution class :1

Hazard / Symptom
Hazard	Causes severe burns.
After inhalation of vapours	burns of mucous membranes , coughing , dyspnoea Inhalation may lead to the formation of oedemas in the respiratory tract.
After skin contact	burns
After eye contact	burns
After swallowing	tissue damage ( mouth , oesophagus , gastrointestinal tract ) , strong pain (risk of perforation!) , bloody vomiting , death
Additional informations	Strongly corrosive substance.

Protective equipments / General working measures

Do not breathe vapour. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

Accidental release measures / Fire-fighting measures
Person-related precautionary measures	Avoid substance contact. Do not inhale vapours/aerosols.
Procedures for cleaning / absorption	Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. ChemizorbŽ ). Forward for disposal. Clean up affected area.
Environmental-protection measures	Do not allow to enter sewerage system.
Additional notes	Render harmless: neutralize with diluted sodium hydroxide solution or by throwing on lime, lime sand, or sodium carbonate.
Suitable extinguishing media	water , CO₂, foam.

First aid

After inhalation	fresh air. Summon doctor.
After skin contact	wash off with plenty of water. Dab with polyethylene glycol 400. Immediately remove contaminated clothing.
After eye contact	rinse out with plenty of water for at least 10 minutes with the eyelid held wide open. Immediately summon eye specialist.
After swallowing	make victim drink plenty of water (if necessary several litres), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation!). Immediately summon doctor. Do not attempt to neutralize.