Nitric Acid
CAS 7697-37-2 · HNO3
Hazard classDanger — Oxidiser, Toxic, Corrosive
PictogramsOxidiserToxicCorrosive
H-statements- H272 May intensify fire; oxidiser
- H331 Toxic if inhaled
- H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract
Common uses (US EPA CDR)Soil amendments (fertilizers)IntermediateEtching agentProcessing aids not otherwise specifiedOxidizing agentCleaning agent
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3) ST 4 ppm (10 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL TWA 2 ppm (5 mg/m3)
IDLH 25 ppmOccupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsNITRIC ACID · 7697-37-2 · Azotic acid · Aqua fortis · Salpetersaeure · Nital · HNO3 · Acide nitrique
Molecular weight63.013 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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