Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Nitric Acid

Name: Nitric Acid
Brand: Surechem Products Ltd

by Surechem Products Ltd

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Nitric Acid is supplied by Surechem Products Ltd under product code N4601, N4602, N4604, N4606. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 12 October 2016. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: GHS/CLP
Revision Date: 12 Oct 2016
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: N4601, N4602, N4604, N4606
CAS Number: 7697-37-2

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS05Corrosive

GHS03Oxidising

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser.
H290: May be corrosive to metals.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Nitric Acid issued by Surechem Products Ltd on 12 October 2016 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across one level: High Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

5 other controls in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H290: May be corrosive to metals

P234 Keep only in original container

P406 Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner

P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H272: May intensify fire; oxidiser

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P220 Keep/Store away from clothing/…/combustible materials

P221 Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles/…

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P370 In case of fire: See SDS

1 other control in place

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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