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Date of issue for the 1st edition : 09/08/2016
Date of revision : 10/03/2020

Safety Data Sheet

1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier:Product name: Nitric acid (1.42)
Product code (SDS NO): 37325jis_E2-3
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Manufacturer/Supplier: JUNSEI CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
Address: 1-6, Ohmano-cho, Koshigaya-shi, Saitama 343-0844, Japan
Division: Quality Assurance Department
Telephone number: +81-48-986-6161
FAX: +81-48-989-2787
e-mail address: shiyaku-t@junsei.co.jp

2. Hazards identification
GHS classification and label elements of the product
Classification of the substance or mixture
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Oxidizing liquids: Category 3
Corrosive to metals: Category 1
HEALTH HAZARDS
Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 1
Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1(respiratory system)
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1(respiratory system, tooth)
ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS
Hazardous to the aquatic environment (Acute): Category 3(Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible
Label elements

Signal word: Danger
HAZARD STATEMENT
H272-May intensify fire; oxidizer
H290-May be corrosive to metals
H330-Fatal if inhaledH314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318-Causes serious eye damage
H370-Causes damage to organs after single exposure
H372-Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402-Harmful to aquatic life
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Prevention
Avoid release to the environment.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
Keep only in original container.

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Do not breathe vapors.
Wear respiratory protection.(as specified by the manufacturer/supplier or the competent authority.)
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Response
In case of fire: Use appropriate media other than water for extinction.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.
Specific Physical and Chemical hazards
Oxidizing material. Organic or combustible material may catch fire in contact with it.

3. Composition/information on ingredients
Mixture/Substance selection:
MixtureIngredient name:Nitric acidContent (%):69～70
Chemical formula:HNO3
Chemicals No, Japan:1-394
CAS No.:7697-37-2
MW:63.01
ECNO:231-714-2
Ingredient name:Water
Content (%):Residual quantity of the ingredient mentioned above
Chemical formula:H2O
CAS No.:7732-18-5
MW:18.02
ECNO:231-791-2

4. First-aid measures
Descriptions of first-aid measures
General measures
Get medical attention/advice if you feel unwell.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
IF INHALED
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

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IF ON SKIN (or hair）
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
IF IN EYES
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
IF SWALLOWED
Rinse mouth. Give nothing to drink.Do NOT induce vomiting.
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed(Symptoms when inhalation or ingestion)
Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Shortness of breath. Laboured breathing.
Burns in mouth and throat. Abdominal pain. Vomiting. Shock or collapse.
(Symptoms when skin and/or eye contact)
Pain. Redness of the eyes. Yellow staining of the skin. Severe burns.

5. Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
In case of fire, use CO2, water in large amounts to extinguish.
Not combustible but enhances combustion of other substances.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Foam.
Specific hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Containers may explode when heated.
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.
NO direct contact of the substance with water.
Advice for firefighters
Specific fire-fighting measures
Evacuate non-essential personnel to safe area.
Cool container with water spray.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire-fighters
Wear fire/flame resistant/retardant clothing.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full face peace operated
positive pressure mode.

6. Accidental release measures
Personnel precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Keep unauthorized personnel away.
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for atleast 20 minutes.
Ventilate area until material pick up is complete.
Wear proper protective equipment.
PUBLIC SAFTY: Ventilate closed spaces before entering.
Environmental precautions
Avoid release to headsprings, rivers, lakes, ocean and groundwater.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers.
※Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.

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Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.
All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded.
Cautiously neutralize remainder with sodium carbonate. Then wash away with plenty of water.
Preventive measures for secondary accident
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Collect spillage.
Stop leak if you can do it without risk.
ELIMINATE all ignition sources (no smoking, flares, sparks or flames in immediate area).
Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas.
Do not get water inside containers.

7. Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
Preventive measures(Exposure Control for handling personnel)
Do not breathe vapors.
(Protective measures against fire and explosion)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
(Exhaust/ventilator)
Exhaust/ventilator should be available.
(Safety treatments)
Avoid contact with skin.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Safety Measures
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Use personal protective equipment as required.
When using do not eat, drink or smoke.
Fire or Explosion : Vapors may accumulate in confined areas (basement, tanks, hopper/tank cars etc.).
Reaction with water may generate much heat which will increase the concentration of fumes in the air.
Reaction with water or moist air will release toxic, corrosive or flammable gases.
Any incompatibilities
Bases, Reducing agents, Metals, Combustible substances containing organic compounds should not bemixed with the chemicals.
Advice on general occupational hygiene
Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Conditions for safe storage
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Keep cool. Protect from sunlight.
Store locked up.
(Incompatible storage condition)
The product may corrode metal. Do not keep in a metal container.
Container and packaging materials for safe handling
Keep only in original container.
Store in corrosion resistant/specified container with a resistant inner liner.

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8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Control parameters
Control value in MHLW is not available.
Adopted value(Nitric acid)
JSOH(1982) 2ppm; 5.2mg/m3
ACGIH(1992) TWA: 2ppm;
STEL: 4ppm (URT & eye irr; dental erosion)
OSHA-PEL(Nitric acid)
TWA: 2ppm, 5mg/m3
NIOSH-REL(Nitric acid)
TWA: 2ppm; STEL: 4ppm
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Do not use in areas without adequate ventilation.
Eye wash station should be available.
Washing facilities should be available.
Individual protection measures
Respiratory protection
Wear respiratory protection.
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
Hand protection
Wear protective gloves. Recommended material(s): viton
Consult with your glove and/or personnel equipment manufacturer for selection of
appropriate compatible materials.
Eye protection
Wear chemical safety goggle.
Wear eye/face protection.
Skin and body protection
Wear impervious clothing and boots in case of repeated or prolonged treatment.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Irritant odor
Odor threshold: 0.75～2.50mg/m3 (as HNO3)
pH: pH <= 2(Strong acidic)
Boiling point or initial boiling point data is not available.
Boiling range data is not available.
Melting point/Freezing point data is not available.
Decomposition temperature data is not available.
Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature/SADT data is not available.
Flammability (gases, liquids and solids) data is not available.
Flash point data is not available.
Auto-ignition temperature data is not available.
Critical temperature data is not available.
Lower and upper explosion limit/flammability limit data is not available.
Vapor pressure data is not available.
Vapor density data is not available.

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VOC data is not available.
Relative vapor density (Air=1) data is not available.
Relative density of the Vapor/air - mixture at 20℃ (Air = 1) data is not available.
Density and/or relative density: ca. 1.42 g/ml
Dynamic viscosity data is not available.
Kinematic viscosity data is not available.
Solubility:
Solubility in water: Miscible
Solubility in solvent data is not available.
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient data is not available.
No Particle characteristics data is not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity
Runaway polymerization will not occur.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal storage/handling conditions.
When exposed to light it slowly becomes reddish.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Decomposes on warming. This produces toxic and irritating fumes and gases.
This product reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials, such as turpentine,charcoal andalcohol.This product is a strong acid. It reacts violently with bases and is corrosive to metals.
This produces flammable/explosive gas.
Reacts violently with organic compounds.
Conditions to avoid
Contact with incompatible materials.
Heat. Light.
Incompatible materials
Bases, Reducing agents, Metals, Combustible substances containing organic compounds
Hazardous decomposition products
Nitrogen oxides, Hydrogen gas

11. Toxicological Information
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity (Inhalation)[GHS Cat. Japan, base data](Nitric acid) vapor: rat LC50=49ppm/4hr (JSOH, 1982)
Labor standard law, Japan; Toxic
Nitric acid
Irritant properties
Skin corrosion/irritation[GHS Cat. based on pH]
pH <= 2, accordingly Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1[GHS Cat. Japan, base data](Nitric acid) human : severe damage (ACGIH 7th, 2001)
Serious eye damage/irritation[GHS Cat. based on pH]
pH <= 2, accordingly Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1[GHS Cat. Japan, base data](Nitric acid) human : non recoverable corneal opacity to blindness (ACGIH 7th, 2001)
Allergenic and sensitizing effects data is not available.

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Germ cell mutagenicity[GHS Cat. Japan, base data](Nitric acid)Reverse-mutation assay in bacteria (Ames test) :Negative(SIDS, 2010 et al.)Carcinogenic effects data is not available.
Reproductive toxicity
Teratogenic effects[GHS Cat. Japan, base data](Nitric acid)
The teratogenicity and ferotoxity does not occur and there is only a slight ossification inhibition of cranialbone in embryo in the drinking water administration test to pregnancy rat. (IUCLID, 2000)
STOT
STOT-single exposure[cat.1][GHS Cat. Japan, base data](Nitric acid) respiratory apparatus (SIDS, 2010)
STOT-repeated exposure[cat.1][GHS Cat. Japan, base data](Nitric acid) respiratory apparatus; teeth (SIDS, 2010)
Aspiration hazard data is not available.
Additional data
Data on the preparation itself is not available.

12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity
Aquatic toxicity
H402-Harmful to aquatic life
Aquatic acute toxicity component(s) data
[GHS Cat. Japan, base data](Nitric acid) Fish (Gambusia affinis) LC50=72mg/L/96hr (SIDS, 2010)
Water solubility(Nitric acid) miscible (ICSC, 2006)
Persistence and degradability data is not available.
Bioaccumulative potential(Nitric acid) log Pow=-0.21 (ICSC, 2006)
Mobility in soil data is not available.
Ozone depleting chemical data is not available.
Additional data
Data on the preparation itself is not available.

13. Disposal considerations
Description of waste residues and information on their safe handling and methods of disposal,
including the disposal of any contaminated packaging
Waste treatment methods
Avoid release to the environment (- if this is not the intended use).
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.

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14. Transport Information
UN No., UN CLASSUN No.: 2031
Proper Shipping Name :NITRIC ACID, other than red fuming, with at least 65%, but not more than 70% nitric acidClass or division : 8
Subsidiary hazard(s) : 5.1
Packing group : II
ERG GUIDE No.: 157
IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Regulations)
UN No.: 2031
Proper Shipping Name :NITRIC ACID, other than red fuming, with at least 65%, but not more than 70% nitric acid
Class or division : 8
Subsidiary hazard(s) : 5.1
Packing group : II
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
UN No.: 2031
Proper Shipping Name :NITRIC ACID, other than red fuming, with at least 65%, but not more than 70% nitric acid
Class or division : 8
Subsidiary hazard(s) : 5.1
Hazard labels : Corrosive & Oxidizer
Packing group : II
Environmental hazards
MARPOL Annex III - Prevention of pollution by harmful substances
Marine pollutants (yes/no) : no15. Regulatory Information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
Environmental hazards
MARPOL Annex V - Prevention of pollution by garbage discharge
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: cat.1
Nitric acidTransport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and IBC CodeNoxious Liquid ; Cat. Y
Nitric acid
Non Noxious Liquid ; Cat. OSWater
US major regulations
Chemicals listed in TSCA Inventory
Nitric acid; Water
Other regulatory information
We are not able to check up the regulatory information with regard to the substances inyour country or region, therefore, we request this matter would be filled by yourresponsibility.
Regulatory information with regard to this substance in your country or in your region
should be examined by your own responsibility.
Ensure this material in compliance with federal requirements and ensure conformity to local
regulations.
Regulatory information in this section are limited to intentional ingredient(s), but does
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16. Other information
GHS classification and labellingH272-Ox. Liq. 3: H272 May intensify fire; oxidizer
H290-Corr. Met. 1: H290 May be corrosive to metals
H330-Acute Tox. 1: H330 Fatal if inhaledH314-Skin Corr. 1: H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318-Eye Dam. 1: H318 Causes serious eye damage
H370-STOT SE 1: H370 Causes damage to organs after single exposure
H372-STOT RE 1: H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402-Aquatic Acute 3: H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Reference Book
Globally Harmonized System of classification and labelling of chemicals, (6th ed., 2015), UN
Recommendations on the TRANSPORT OF DANGEROUS GOODS 20th edit., 2017 UN
IMDG Code, 2018 Edition (Incorporating Amendment 39-18)
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (60th Edition) 2019
Classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (table3-1 ECNO6182012)2016 EMERGENCY RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK (US DOT)2019 TLVs and BEIs. (ACGIH)
http://monographs.iarc.fr/ENG/Classification/index.php
JIS Z 7253 : 2019
JIS Z 7252 : 20192019 Recommendation on TLVs (JSOH)
Supplier's data/information
Chemicals safety data management system "GHS Assistant" (https://www.asahi-ghs.com/)
NITE Chemical Risk Information Platform（NITE-CHRIP）
https://www.nite.go.jp/en/chem/chrip/chrip_search/systemTop
GHS Classification Guidance for Enterprises 2013 Revised Edition （Aug. 2013, METI)
General Disclaimer
This data sheet was created based on the information we currently have and may be revised
according to new information. In addition, the precautions apply only to normal handling,
and in the case of special handling, please make adequate countermeasure to maintain yoursafety.
The data given here is based on current knowledge and experience. The purpose of this
Safety Data Sheet is to describe the products in terms of their safety requirements. The
data does not signify any warranty with regard to the products' properties.
The GHS classification data given here is based on current Japan official data (NITE published in2018).