JSP 16 oz. Nitric Acid 69.8% 500 ML Gold Refining Aqua Regia

Nitric acid is a strongly corrosive mineral acid with a suffocating odor. It appears as a colorless liquid at room temperature but can appear yellow upon decomposition into oxides of nitrogen and water.

Our Lab/Technical grade Nitric Acid (69.8%) can be used in commercial applications and research labs, but due to its unknown impurities, it cannot be used in food items, drugs, and medicines.

It is considered the strongest acid due to its low pH and highly reducing nature.

These are ACS Regent grade acids typically used for making Aqua regia. 

PLACE YOUR GOLD IN A BREAKER WITH THE HYDROCHLORIC ACID 

SLOWY ADD NITRIC ACID

STOP ADDING THE NITRIC WHEN YOUR REACTION STOPS

This item can only be shipped by ground with UPS to the lower 48 States.

CAN NOT BE DELIVERED TO A POST OFFICE BOX, US POST OFFICE WILL NOT TAKE UPS OR FEDEX

Molecular Formula HNO3

Formula Weight 63.013

Synonyms Hydrogen nitrate, Aqua fortis, Azotic acid, Salpetersaure, Nitrooxidanyl CAS-No. 7697-37-2 Grade

Lab/Technical Grade Percent Purity 69.8%

Chemical Name or Material Nitric acid

Components:

Nitric Acid OSHA PEL (TWA): 4 ppm OSHA PEL (STEL): 2 ppm ACGIH (TWA): 4 ppm ACGIH (STEL): 2 ppm

• Nitric acid, hydrochloric acid, aqua regia, hno3, hmo2, 16oz bottle, solution.
• Cleaning jewelry, Corrosive Liquid, Acidic, Inorganic, n.o.s., (Contains: Nitric Acid).
•  Class 8, Packing Group III

Brand New Sealed 

Patented Polymer, Acid-Resistant, DOT-Approved Break-proof Safety Bottle

SHIPPED IN SAFE AND LEGAL PACKAGING IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL D.O.T. AND STATE LAWS AND CARRIER REQUIREMENTS. THESE ARE NOT ORDINARY HDPE BOTTLES

WHICH BREAK DOWN IN CONTACT WITH CONCENTRATED NITRIC ACID!

Here's why:  Glass is DANGEROUS. Our new patented, acid-resistant polymer bottles are SAFE Breaking or leakage in transit is now IMPOSSIBLE with these new bottles. A full bottle can be dropped from 15 feet directly onto concrete, and it won't break, crack, or leak. Try that with glass! 

Non reactive polymer won't leach heavy metals into the acid.  Polymer bottles themselves cost more but COST FAR LESS TO PACKAGE. Ordinary HDPE is NOT DOT-approved because it is unsuitable and unsafe for concentrated nitric acid. Common HDPE turns yellow, becomes brittle, and can leak or break without warning.

HANDLING & SAFETY Nitric Acid is an extremely strong acid and oxidizer. An oxidizer contributes oxygen to reactions, which can result in fire or explosion. Nitric Acid reacts vigorously or violently with water and many flammable materials, including organic solvents, bases, reducing agents, metals and metal compounds.

AVOID INHALATION: Nitric Acid fumes are irritating to the throat and lungs. Do not inhale fumes. Inhalation of highly concentrated vapor must be reported immediately. Delaying treatment can result in pulmonary edema and death. Do not open indoors except under a fume hood. Use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) at all times when working with Nitric Acid.

HANDLE WITH CARE: Use extreme care when pouring Nitric Acid to avoid splashes or spills. Have an abundant water supply available to dilute spills. Cover open containers of Nitric Acid with a cap, plug, or watch glass to avoid fumes. Work under a fume hood when working with Nitric Acid. Replace cap immediately to avoid spills. When diluting concentrated acids like Nitric Acid, always add the acid to water slowly.

DO NOT ADD WATER TO CONCENTRATED ACID. 

AVOID SKIN CONTACT: Nitric Acid can severely burn the eyes and skin. Wear protective gloves resistant to Nitric Acid. Wear an impervious apron or smock and long sleeves.

USE EYE PROTECTION: Wear eye protection, such as polyethylene goggles and a polyethylene face shield to protect from splashing.

STORAGE: Store Nitric Acid in the original container. Dilute solutions must be stored in acid-resistant bottles, such as borosilicate bottles with Teflon caps. Polyethylene (PTFE, LDPE) and even HDPE are unsuitable for storing Nitric Acid. DO NOT store Nitric Acid near incompatible materials. These include acetic, chromic, and hydrocyanic acids, acetone, aniline, carbon, hydrogen sulfide, flammable materials, readily nitrated substances, organic solvents, bases, reducing agents, & metals and metal compounds.

Store Nitric Acid in its own storage cabinet near floor level when possible. Otherwise, Nitric Acid may be stored with other inorganic acids if segregated from other acids in a secondary containment vessel, such as a plastic bin, tub, or tote. 

Storage Temperature: < 75ºF. 

DISPOSAL & SPILLS: This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. If less than a few milliliters of concentrated acid or a few hundred milliliters of dilute acid is spilled, the spill can be neutralized by adding soda ash or sodium bicarbonate and rinsing profusely with water. If the spill is large (i.e., greater than 1 liter of concentrated acid, or more than you have materials to handle), immediately evacuate the laboratory, close the doors, and promptly call 9-1-1.

FIRST AID In case of accident, if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately. 

24 Hour Emergency: Chemtrec 8004249300

Inhalation - Immediately move outside and get fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Immediately call a poison control center or medical doctor for treatment advice. Sip water if able to swallow. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed to do so by a poison control center or medical doctor.

Eyes - Flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes and get medical attention without delay.

Skin - Flush skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes.

CONDITIONS: You must be at least 21 years of age to purchase this item. You agree that you are purchasing this item solely for legitimate business, hobby, science experiment, or household use. You understand the dangers of using and storing Nitric Acid and are competent to work responsibly and safely with this material. You agree to read and understand the SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for Nitric Acid and agree to follow the safety procedures outlined there, and you accept complete and sole responsibility along with any and all liability pertaining to any harm or damage caused to any person or property resulting directly or indirectly from your purchase or use or misuse of this product. Shipping is via Ground to lower 48 states. No Postal Service (USPS) shipping.. This item cannot ship to PO Boxes. No International shipping or freight forwarding. No shipping by air or by vessel.

DANGER! Corrosive. Oxidizer. Causes skin and eye burns.

Extremely hazardous vapors - do not inhale. Prolonged or acute exposure may cause chronic illness, permanent lung damage, or death. Contact with incompatible material may cause explosion or fire. Reaction with water or moist air may release toxic or flammable gases. Precautions: 

AVOID INHALATION. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wear protective clothing, impervious gloves, and eye and face protection.

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.

First Aid: Eyes - Get medical attention immediately and flush eyes with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Skin - Flush skin with plenty of water for 15 minutes.

Inhalation: Immediately move outside and get fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Sip water if able to swallow. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Do not induce vomiting unless advised by a poison control center or physician. 

Read the MSDS before using: https://www.msdsonline.com/2015/04/27/nitric-acid-safety-tips-health-hazards

TERMS: This item ships Ground only to lower 48 states and cannot ship by air, by USPS, to PO Boxes, or to freight forwarders. You affirm and agree that you are at least 21 years of age and that you have read the Material Safety Data Sheet for Nitric Acid and understand the dangers and proper use of this product. You affirm that you are purchasing this product solely for legal business, hobby, and/or household use, and you accept sole responsibility and assume all liability resulting from any harm to any person or damage to any property caused directly or indirectly from your use or misuse of this product. No Returns on this item.