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Nitric acid, 65-70%, 99.9999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Nitric acid, 65-70% is used in as a nitrating or an oxidizing agent in organic synthesis. It is industrially used for the manufacturing of fertilizers. Further, it finds use in manufacture of explosives, nylon precursors, specialty organic compounds and drug intermediates.It is also used as a chemical doping agent for organic semiconductors, and in purification processes for raw carbon nanotubes, artificially age pine and maple. It is indirectly used as an oxidizer in liquid-fueled rockets for determining trace level metals in solutions.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications
Specifications
Color | Colorless to Yellow |
Boiling Point | 121°C |
Concentration | 65 to 70% |
Density | 1.41 g/mL |
Odor | Pungent |
Quantity | 500 mL |
Physical Form | Liquid |
UN Number | UN2031 |
Merck Index | 14,6577 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
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Certificates
Certificates
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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62500061 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/02/2025 | 010984.AC,010984.AK,010984.AP |
62400561 | Certificate of Analysis | 28/01/2025 | 010984.AC,010984.AK,010984.AP |
S22J030 | Certificate of Analysis | 28/06/2023 | 010984.AC,010984,010984.AK,010984.AP |
S05J035 | Certificate of Analysis | 13/06/2023 | 010984.AP |
Q19J028 | Certificate of Analysis | 25/04/2023 | 010984.AP |
Safety and Handling



- Nitric acid, 65-70%
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Substances and mixtures corrosive to metals Category 1
- Oxidising liquid Category 3
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 A
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H290-May be corrosive to metals.
- H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- EUH071-Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Nitric acid
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