Molecular Formula: HNO₃
• Hydrogen nitrate
Synonyms: • Azotic acid
• Aqua fortis
CAS Number: 7697-37-2
Molecular Weight: 63.012 g/mol
Description:
Nitric acid is the primary reagent used for nitration – the addition of a nitro group, typically to an organic molecule. While some resulting nitro compounds are shock- and thermally-sensitive explosives, a few are stable enough to be used in munitions and demolition, while others are still more stable and used as pigments in inks and dyes. Nitric acid is also commonly used as a strong oxidizing agent.
Safety:
Hazard statements:
May intensify fire; oxidizer
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. Shower
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Take any precaution to avoid mixing with combustibles