Nitric acid 40%
CAS No 7697-37-2
Nitric acid 40% (CAS 7697-37-2, EINECS 231-714-2, formula HNO3) is a colorless to slightly yellowish clear liquid that darkens on exposure to light. It is classified as UN2031, hazard class 8, and used in industrial process applications.
OQEMA supplies nitric acid 40% in various packaging, from barrels to road tankers.
- Category
- Acids
- Sub-category
- Inorganic Acids
- Formula
- HNO3
- CAS Number
- 7697-37-2
- EINECS
- 231-714-2
Applications
- Intermediate for chemical synthesis.
- Intermediate for the production of inorganic and organic chemicals, including fertilizers.
- Formulation of mixtures (fertilizers, metal surface treatment agents, cleaning agents, detergents).
- Industrial processing aid (including laboratory applications) acting as a pH regulator, neutralizing agent, or oxidizing agent.
- Reactive agent in inorganic and organic synthesis.
- Ion-exchange resin regeneration.
- pH control.
- Laboratory reagent.
- Surface treatment (metals, concrete, ceramics).
- In cleaning products.
FAQ
Q: What is the hazard classification of nitric acid 40%?
A: It is classified as UN2031, hazard class 8, and must be handled as a corrosive liquid.
Q: What does nitric acid 40% look like?
A: It is a colorless to slightly yellowish clear liquid that darkens on exposure to light.
Q: In what packaging is it available?
A: It is available in various packaging, from barrels to road tankers.
Available materials
| Material | Packaging | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Nitric acid 40% tank truck | Road Tanker | 0 KG |
| Nitric acid 40% tank truck DD | Road Tanker | 0 KG |
| Nitric acid 40% IBC 1000 l | IBC | 1240 KG |
| Nitric acid 40% IBC 600 l | IBC | 750 KG |
| Nitric acid 40% drum | Hobbock | 60 KG |
Transport classification (ADR)
- UN number
- UN2031
- Class of Danger
- 8
Transport classification is given for guidance only. Always refer to the safety data sheet for the authoritative classification.