{"id":48912,"date":"2026-04-06T14:32:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/?post_type=product&#038;p=48912"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:33:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T12:33:05","slug":"nitric-acid","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/chestxray.co.za\/?product=nitric-acid","title":{"rendered":"Nitric Acid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Nitric Acid (HNO3)<\/strong> is a colourless highly corrosive mineral acid, it is used in variety of industries, including the below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the production of the major component in fertilizer, ammonium nitrate<\/li>\n<li>In the production of additive and colouring agent, potassium nitrate that is used in the food industry<\/li>\n<li>As an oxidiser in the purification of gold, to dissolve all the impurities<\/li>\n<li>In the manufacturing of some of the explosives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nitric Acid \u2013 Identification of Product<\/strong><br \/> Chemical Code: RLS-SOL-N05 to N06<br \/> Chemical Name: Nitric Acid 0.1M (0.1N) volumetric solution<br \/> Chemical Grade:<br \/> Chemical Formula: No Data Available<br \/> Chemical Weight:<br \/> CAS No:<br \/> Chemical Synonyms: Nitric Acid volumetric solution<br \/> 0.1M\/0.1N, 0.1M\/0.1N Nitric Acid volumetric solution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nitric Acid \u2013 Hazards Identification<\/strong><br \/> REACH No: No Data Available<br \/> Signal Word: Danger<br \/> Supplemental Hazard Information:<br \/> Additional Hazard Information: This mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nitric Acid \u2013 Hazards statements<\/strong><br \/> H314 \u2013 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Precautionary statements<br \/> P260 \u2013 Do not breathe fume\/ gas\/ mist\/ vapours\/ spray.<br \/> P280 \u2013 Wear protective gloves\/ protective clothing\/ eye protection\/ face protection.<br \/> P303 + P361 + P353 \u2013 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water\/shower.<br \/> P304 + P340 + P310 \u2013 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER\/doctor.<br \/> P305 + P351 + P338 \u2013 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nitric Acid \u2013 Composition of Chemical<\/strong><br \/> Chemical Formula: No Data Available<br \/> EC No 1272\/2008: No Data Available<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nitric Acid \u2013 First Aid Measures<\/strong><br \/> General Advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.<br \/> If: Inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.<br \/> If: Skin Contact: Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.<br \/> If: Eye Contac: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.<br \/> If: Swallowed: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.<br \/> Important Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labeling section.<br \/> Immediate Medical Attention: No Data Available<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nitric Acid \u2013 Firefighting Measures<\/strong><br \/> Extinguishing Media: Use Water spray, Alcohol-resistant foam, Dry chemical or Carbon Dioxide.<br \/> Hazards Arising: Nitrogen Oxides<br \/> Advice for Firefighters: Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.<br \/> Info for Firefighting: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nitric Acid \u2013 Accidental Release Measures<\/strong><br \/> Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment.<br \/> Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.<br \/> Evacuate personnel to safe areas.<br \/> Environmental Precautions: Do not let product enter drains.<br \/> Method for Containment: Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste.<br \/> Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.<br \/> Handling and Storage<br \/> Personal Precautions: Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.<br \/> Environmental Precautions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.<br \/> Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.<br \/> Store in cool place.<br \/> Recommended storage temperature 15 \u2013 25 \u00b0C<br \/> Exposure Controls | Personal Protection<br \/> Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)<br \/> Workers | Application Area | Exposure Routes | Health Effect | Value<br \/> No Data Available<br \/> Consumers | Application Area | Exposure Routes | Health Effect | Value<br \/> No Data Available<br \/> Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)<br \/> No Data Available<br \/> Engineering Controls: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.<br \/> Eye\/Face Protection: Safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).<br \/> Skin Protection: Handle with gloves.<br \/> Gloves must be inspected prior to use.<br \/> Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove\u2019s outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.<br \/> Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.<br \/> Wash and dry hands.<br \/> The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89\/686\/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.<br \/> 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.<br \/> Respiratory Protection: Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator with multi-purpose combination, type OV\/AG (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. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Physical and Chemical Properties<\/strong><br \/> Appearance: Transparent, Colourless to Yellowish, corrosive liquid<br \/> Odour: No Data Available<br \/> Odour Threshold: No Data Available<br \/> pH: Strongly acidic<br \/> Melting Point: No Data Available<br \/> Boiling Point: No Data Available<br \/> Flash Point: No Data Available<br \/> Evaporation: No Data Available<br \/> Flammability: No Data Available<br \/> Upper\/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: No Data Available<br \/> Vapour pressure: No Data Available<br \/> Vapour density: No Data Available<br \/> Relative density: No Data Available<br \/> Water solubility: Miscible<br \/> Partition Coefficien: No Data Available<br \/> Auto-ignition Temperature: No Data Available<br \/> Decomposition Temperature: No Data Available<br \/> Viscosity: No Data Available<br \/> Explosive properties: No Data Available<br \/> Oxidizing properties: No Data Available<br \/> Other Safety Info: Corrosion: May be corrosive to metals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stability and Reactivity<\/strong><br \/> Reactivity: No Data Available<br \/> Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.<br \/> Possibility of hazardous reactions: No Data Available<br \/> Conditions to Avoid: No Data Available<br \/> Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions \u2013 Nitrogen Oxides.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Toxicological Information<\/strong><br \/> Acute Toxicity: No Data Available<br \/> Skin Corrosion\/Irritation: No Data Available<br \/> Serious Eye damage | Eye Irritation: No Data Available<br \/> Cell Mutagenicity: No Data Available<br \/> Carcinogenicity: IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.<br \/> Reproductive toxicity: No Data Available<br \/> Specific Target Organ Toxicity \u2013 Single Exposure: No Data Available<br \/> Specific Target Organ Toxicity \u2013 Repeated Exposure: No Data Available<br \/> Aspiration Hazard: No Data Available<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ecological Information<\/strong><br \/> Ecological Toxicity: No Data Available<br \/> Ecological Persistence and degradability: No Data Available<br \/> Bio-accumulative Potential: No Data Available<br \/> Mobility in Soil: No Data Available<br \/> Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: This mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.<br \/> Other Adverse Effect: No Data Available<\/p>\n<p><strong>Disposal Considerations<\/strong><br \/> Waste Treatment Methods: Product \u2013<br \/> Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the Directive on waste 2008\/98\/EC as well as other national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product itself.<br \/> Contaminated packaging \u2013 Dispose of as unused product.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transport Information<\/strong><br \/> UN Number: ADR\/RID: \u2013IMDG: \u2014<br \/> IATA: \u2014<br \/> UN Shipping Hazard: ADR\/RID: Not dangerous goods<br \/> IMDG: Not dangerous goods<br \/> IATA: Not dangerous goods<br \/> Transport Hazard Class: ADR\/RID: \u2014<br \/> IMDG: \u2014<br \/> IATA: \u2014<br \/> Packaging Group: ADR\/RID: \u2014<br \/> IMDG: \u2014<br \/> IATA: \u2014<br \/> Environmental Hazards: ADR\/RID: \u2014<br \/> IMDG \u2014<br \/> IATA: \u2014<br \/> Special Precautions: No Data Available<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regulatory Information<\/strong><br \/> Safety, Health and environmental regulations: This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907\/2006.<br \/> Chemical Safety Assessment: For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.<br \/> Additional Info: To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.<br \/> RTECS: Not available<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Disclaimer<\/strong><br \/> The information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product\u2019s<br \/> properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage\u2019s consequent of handling the above product<\/p>\n<p>Add to Wishlist<\/p>\n<p> Add to Wishlist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reflecta Laboratory Supplies provide quality chemical solutions and reagents manufactured inhouse. 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