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Nitric Acid

CAS Number

7697-37-2

Synonym

Aqua fortis; Azotic acid; Engraver's acid; Hydrogen nitrate; Nital; Nitrous fumes; Nitryl hydroxide

Occurrence/Use

Nitration reagent, oxidizing agent, organic chemical synthesis, doping agent for organic semiconductors, etching and cleaning agent, steel and brass pickling, wood staining, photoengraving, gold and silver separation, military munitions; production of fertilizer, rocket fuel, pharmaceuticals

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Nitric Acid

Acute RELs

Acute REL (μg/m3): 
86
Species: 
Human
Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: 
Respiratory irritation
Acute REL Target Organs: 
Respiratory system
Severity: 
Mild
Last Acute REL Revision: 
1999
Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: