Nitric Acid MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET SDS/MSDS

1 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking Product identifiers Product name : Nitric Acid CAS-NO. : 7697-37-2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only. Details of the supplier of the SAFETY data SHEET Company : Central Drug House (P) Ltd 7/28 Vardaan House New Delhi-10002 INDIA Telephone : +91 11 49404040 Email : Emergency telephone number Emergency Phone # : +91 11 49404040 (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [Office hours] SECTION 2.

2 Hazards identification Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Oxidizing liquids (Category 3), H272 Skin corrosion (Category 1A), H314 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC O Oxidising R 8 C Corrosive R35 For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. Label elements Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Pictogram Signal word Danger Hazard statement(s) H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser.

3 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Page 1 of 7 Nitric Acid CAS No 7697-37-2 MATERIAL SAFETY data SHEET SDS/MSDS Precautionary statement(s) P220 P280 P305 + P351 + P338 P310 Supplemental Hazard Statements Other hazards - none Keep/Store away from clothing/ combustible materials. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.

4 None SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients Substances Molecular Weight : 63,01 g/mol EC-No. : 231-714-2 Index-No. : 007-004-00-1 Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Component Classification Concentration Nitric acid Ox. Liq. 3; Skin Corr. 1A; - H272, H314 Hazardous ingredients according to Directive 1999/45/EC Component Classification Concentration Nitric acid O, C, R 8 - R35 - For the full text of the H-Statements and R-Phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16 SECTION 4: First aid measures Description of first aid measures General advice Consult a physician.

5 Show this SAFETY data SHEET to the doctor in attendance. If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. In case of skin contact Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. If swallowed Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

6 Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section ) and/or in section 11 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed no data available SECTION 5: Firefighting measures Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Page 2 of 7 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture nitrogen oxides (NOx) Advice for firefighters Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

7 Further information Use water spray to cool unopened containers. SECTION 6: Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. For personal protection see section 8. Environmental precautions Do not let product enter drains. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).

8 Reference to other sections For disposal see section 13. SECTION 7: Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. Keep away from sources of ignition - No away from heat and sources of ignition. For precautions see section Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Specific end use(s) A part from the uses mentioned in section no other specific uses are stipulated SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection Control parameters Components with workplace control parameters Exposure controls Appropriate engineering controls Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and SAFETY practice.

9 Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Tightly fitting SAFETY goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU). Skin protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.

10 Wash and dry hands. Page 3 of 7 Body Protection Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Respiratory protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.