Safety data sheet reference · CAS 7697-37-2
Nitric acid SDS
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CAS number
7697-37-2
EC number
231-714-2
CLP Annex VI index
007-004-00-1
§ 02 · Hazards identification
Harmonised EU classification
CLP Annex VI · Index 007-004-00-1. A supplier SDS may add self-classified hazards — this is the legal minimum.
Concentration / form dependent — CLP Note B
Nitric acid is placed on the market in different concentrations or forms whose classification can differ. This page shows the harmonised Annex VI entry for the substance as such — always match the supplier's SDS to the concentration and form you actually use.
Precautionary statements
§ 07 · Handling and storage
Computed storage verdict
Derived from CLP Annex VI classification and CAMEO reactive-group data — not copied from a PDF.
⚠ Known Catalytic Activity⚠ Strong Oxidizing Agent⚠ Water-Reactive
⛔ Never store with
↔ Keep separate
Full interactive verdict — reactions, gas release on contact, ADR forms →
§ 09 · Physical and chemical properties
Measured properties
Source: CAMEO Chemicals (NOAA, public domain); per-value source references stored in the database.
§ 10 · Stability and reactivity
Reactive group (CAMEO/NOAA): Acids, Strong Oxidizing, Water and Aqueous Solutions. Our database documents 74 incompatible and 30 caution reaction-partner groups for nitric acid — including which combinations release gas on contact. See the per-partner breakdown with gas release →
74
Incompatible
30
Caution
§ 13 · Disposal considerations
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local and national regulations — in the EU under the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC. Never discharge to drains or municipal waste; hand contaminated packaging and unused product to an authorised waste-disposal company. The supplier's SDS section 13 lists the applicable waste codes for the specific product.
MSDS vs SDS
MSDS vs SDS: is there a difference?
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is the older name for the same document. In the US, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (2012) adopted the GHS-standardised 16-section Safety Data Sheet; in the EU the format is set by REACH Annex II. So a "nitric acid MSDS" and a "nitric acid SDS" refer to the same document — today it is issued as an SDS. Full breakdown of the differences →
Other oxidizing acids in our database
Compliance hub
From classification to SDS
The classification above corresponds to Section 2 of a Safety Data Sheet. Learn how a compliant 16-section SDS is structured and authored →
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Pictograms, signal word and H-statements combined into a compliant label layout →
§ 16 · Sources
- Classification: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), Annex VI
- Transport: UN ADR 2025 (UNECE), Table A
- Reactivity: NOAA CAMEO Chemicals reactive-group matrix (public domain)
- Physical properties: CAMEO Chemicals (NOAA, public domain) — per-value source references stored in the database
- Substance data: PubChem · ECHA
Reference aid only. This page summarises the harmonised EU classification and computed storage guidance — it is not a Safety Data Sheet and does not replace one. Always verify hazards, handling and storage against the supplier's SDS (sections 7 and 10) and local regulations before use. Page updated 2026-07-27.
Frequently asked questions
Is an MSDS the same as an SDS?
In practice, yes. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is the older name for the same document. In the US, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (2012) adopted the GHS-standardised 16-section Safety Data Sheet; in the EU the SDS format is set by REACH Annex II. A document you find labelled "nitric acid MSDS" is today issued as an SDS.
What GHS pictograms does nitric acid require?
Under the harmonised EU classification (CLP Annex VI), nitric acid carries GHS03 and GHS05 and GHS06 with the signal word "Danger". Hazard statements: H272, H330, H314. A supplier's SDS may add self-classified hazards on top of this harmonised minimum.
What should nitric acid never be stored with?
Based on its storage classes (Oxidizing acids, Oxidizers, Acute toxics), nitric acid must not share storage with: Bases; Cyanides & sulfides; Flammable liquids; Flammable solids; Mineral acids; Organic acids; Organic peroxides & self-reactives; Reactive metals; Water-reactives. Verify against the supplier's SDS sections 7 and 10 before finalising storage.
Where can I download an official nitric acid SDS PDF?
From your own supplier — an SDS is issued per product and supplier, so the correct PDF for an inspection is the one matching the product you actually purchased. The supplier links on this page lead to the official SDS libraries of major distributors.