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Nitric Acid 65% ACS Grade
ACS Grade · 65%
- CAS number
- 7697-37-2
- UN number
- UN2031
- Hazard class · packing group
- 8 · PG II
- Structure
Structure · PubChem - Grade
- ACS Grade · 65%
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazards
- Proper shipping name
- Nitric acid, other than red fuming, with at least 65 percent, but not more than 70 percent nitric acid
Identity & Composition
- Product Name
- Nitric Acid 65% ACS Grade
- Alliance Code
- nitric-acid-65
- Grade
- ACS Grade
- Concentration
- 65%
- CAS Number
- 7697-37-2PubChem
- Formula
- HNO3PubChem
- Molecular Weight
- —PubChem
- Product Type
- Solution
Specifications
| Test | Specification | Typical | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 65% | 65.02 % | — | Interpreted |
| Chloride (Cl) | 10 ppm max | 0.066 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Color (APHA) | 100 APHA max | 3 | — | Interpreted |
| Iron (Fe) | 10 ppm max | 0.019 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 0.000005% | 0.00000053 % | — | Interpreted |
| Residue after Ignition | 10 ppm max | 0.80 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Sulfates (SO4) | 3 ppm max | 0.11 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| Phosphate (PO4) | Max 0.0001 % | 0.000008 % | Molybdenum blue colorimetric | Interpreted |
| Substances reducing permanganate (as HNO2) | Max 0.0005 % | 0.000126 % | Titrimetric, KMnO4 decolorization | Interpreted |
| fluoride | 5 ppm max | 0.050 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| oxides of nitrogen | 100 PPM max | 1.05 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| oxidizable constituents as hno2 | 15 ppm max | 1.26 ppm | — | Interpreted |
| non-volatiles | 0.05 % max | 0.00013 % | — | Interpreted |
Values are reproduced from the current product reference. Source labels do not by themselves establish a supplier guarantee or a test result for your lot. Confirm applicable acceptance limits and request lot-specific documentation.
Available GradesSame CAS, alternate grades and concentrations
| Grade | Concentration | Typical Assay | SKU | TDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This grade ACS Grade | 65% | — | current | current |
| ACS Grade | 70% | — | nitric-acid-70-acs-grade-low-particle | View TDS → |
| Technical | 70% | — | nitric-acid-70-technical-grade | View TDS → |
| ACS Grade | 69% | — | nitric-acid-acs-69-55-gallon-drum | View TDS → |
| Technical | 69% | — | nitric-acid-69-technical-grade | View TDS → |
| Technical | 65% | — | nitric-acid-65-technical-grade | View TDS → |
| Technical | 40% | — | nitric-acid-40 | View TDS → |
| Technical | 30% | — | nitric-acid-30 | View TDS → |
| Technical | 25% | — | nitric-acid-25 | View TDS → |
| Technical | 20% | — | nitric-acid-20 | View TDS → |
| Technical | 5% | — | nitric-acid-5 | View TDS → |
Typical assay shown is the rolling-window mean from the sibling product's most recent lots. Grade selection drives downstream end-use — verify the sibling grade matches your specification before substitution.
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid | Adjudicated |
| Form | Liquid | Published reference |
| Odor | Pungent, acrid (choking) odor | Adjudicated |
| pH | < 1 at 20 °C | Adjudicated |
| Specific Gravity | 1.39 at 20 °C (water = 1) | Adjudicated |
| Density | 1.390 - 1.400 | Interpreted |
| Boiling Point | 119.3 to 120.5 °C (247 to 249 °F) (aqueous solution) | Adjudicated |
| Melting Point | -41.6 to -29.1 °C (-43 to -20 °F), freezing point (aqueous solution) | Adjudicated |
| Flash Point | Not applicable | Adjudicated |
| Vapor Pressure | About 9.4 hPa (7 mmHg) at 20 °C | Adjudicated |
| Vapor Density | 2.2 (air = 1) | Adjudicated |
| Solubility (water) | Miscible with water in all proportions (releases heat) | Adjudicated |
Strong acid — density and vapor-pressure values shown are at 20 °C; values shift markedly with concentration and temperature. Reference concentration-temperature curves before specifying equipment.
Materials of Construction
| Material | Rating | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chromium | Compatible | hot nitric acid; concentration not stated | itwreagents.com |
Compatibility is drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation for this product; each rating is sourced. Confirm against your specific duty cycle before equipment selection.
Regulatory & Transport
DOT / 49 CFR
- UN Number
- UN203149 CFR 172.101
- Hazard Class
- 8Adjudicated
- Packing Group
- IIAdjudicated
- Proper Shipping Name
- Nitric acid, other than red fuming, with at least 65 percent, but not more than 70 percent nitric acidAdjudicated
GHS / OSHA HCS 2024
- Signal Word
- DangerAdjudicated
- H-Codes (Hazard Statements)
- EUH071, H272, H290, H314, H331Adjudicated
- P-Codes (Precautionary Statements)
- P210, P220, P234, P260, P264, P271, P280, P284, P301+P330+P331, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P310, P311, P320, P321, P363, P370+P378, P390, P403+P233, P405, P406, P501Adjudicated
Occupational Exposure Limits
- OSHA PEL (29 CFR 1910.1000)
- 2 ppm TWAOSHA 29 CFR 1910.1000
- ACGIH TLV
- 2 ppm TWA / 4 ppm STELAdjudicated
- NIOSH REL
- 2 ppm TWA / 4 ppm STELNIOSH Pocket Guide
- NIOSH IDLH
- 25 ppmNIOSH Pocket Guide
Transport descriptions reflect 49 CFR 172.101 lookup at time of publication. Sourced data: NIOSH Pocket Guide for REL/IDLH, OSHA Z-Tables for PEL. Always verify against the latest regulatory text before shipment-critical decisions.
Health & Fire Hazard
Acute Toxicology
- LC₅₀ Inhalation (rat, 4 h)
- > 2.65 mg/LAdjudicated
Acute toxicology values from SDS Section 11 or NIOSH RTECS.
Supplier Qualification Packet
One zipped download containing the TDS, SDS, latest lot COA (when available), and a fresh Letter of Continuing Guaranty for Nitric Acid 65% ACS Grade. Every file included is SHA-256 hashed and listed in a manifest your QA team can audit.
Catalog EquivalentsCross-reference vs major chemical suppliers
Sigma-Aldrich
| SKU | Grade | Conc. | Match | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 438073 | ACS Reagent | 70% | Unverified candidate | ACS Reagent fuming-free 70% |
Cross-references are informational. Confirm against the manufacturer's current specification before substitution. Competitor trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Applications
- Raw material in the chemical industry for producing nitrates and fertilizers, and as separating water for parting gold and silveritwreagents.com
- Used in the production of fertilizers, dyes and explosivesitwreagents.com
- Used to produce soluble metal nitratesitwreagents.com
- Analytical detection of aromatic amino acids and proteins via the xanthoprotein reactionitwreagents.com
- Professional laboratory use.labbox.es
Applications are drawn from published manufacturer and supplier documentation; each is sourced. Suitability for a specific use is the buyer's to confirm.
Storage & Handling
- Recommended Storage
- Store away from combustible and organic materials, reducing agents, bases and metals, and not on wooden floors or pallets. Use glass, PTFE, PVC or stainless-steel containers, never ordinary metal containers. Protect from sunlight and heat.Adjudicated
- Handling Precautions
- Use full PPE including face shield, acid-resistant gloves and apron. Add acid to water slowly with stirring; never reverse. Ventilation required.Class-level guidance — not product-specific; the SDS controls.
- Incompatibilities
- Combustible and organic materials (wood, paper, oils); alcohols, acetone, acetic anhydride, acetonitrile and acrylonitrile; reducing agents; bases; alkali metals, metal powders and most metals (releases hydrogen and nitrogen oxides); cyanides and sulfides.Adjudicated
- Shelf Life
- Consult Technical Services for product-specific shelf life
For full hazard, PPE, and emergency response guidance, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for this product. The SDS controls in all cases where guidance differs.
Packaging & Logistics
Shipping Description (US DOT)
UN2031, Nitric acid, other than red fuming, with at least 65 percent, but not more than 70 percent nitric acid, 8, PG II
Sourced from 49 CFR 172.101. Confirm against shipping documents and carrier requirements before tender.
Revision History
Last reviewed 2026-07-17 by Andre Taki, Chief Commercial Officer, DOT Hazmat–certified (49 CFR 172.704).
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| 1.6 | 2026-10-07 | Canonical data updated: 21 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.5 | 2026-09-30 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.4 | 2026-08-05 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.3 | 2026-07-22 | Canonical data updated: 1 field changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.2 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data updated: 3 fields changed via the provenance/adjudication pipeline.
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| 1.1 | 2026-07-17 | Canonical data re-verified: 6 fields updated against independent vendor SDSs, CLP Annex VI, 49 CFR, and OSHA HazCom 2024 (GHS classification, hazard/precautionary codes, signal word, physical properties as applicable).
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| 1.0 | 2026-05-20 | Initial URL-first TDS published from canonical chemistry registry. | initial |
This Technical Data Sheet is provided for technical reference. The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) controls in all cases where guidance differs. Values reflect Alliance Chemical canonical data at time of generation; subsequent revisions are recorded in the Revision History above.