Detailed Product Description:

Red Fuming Nitric Acid, sometimes referred to as “RFNA,”

is a reddish brown, transparent liquid that fumes readily due to release

of nitrogen dioxide on exposure to air.  Soluble in water.  Corrosive

to almost all metals.  Commonly used as the oxidizer in rocket fuels

and explosives, photoengraving, etching of steel and in electropolishing.

Grade/Purity:

This is reagent grade, Red Fuming Nitric Acid, >90% concentration

It is comprised of pure nitric acid (HNO₃) containing 12-24% dissolved

oxides of nitrogen as N₂O₄ (dinitrogen tetroxide) and less than 5%

water.  Being a chemically pure grade this product contains no corrosion

inhibitors.

Precautions:

Read and understand all precautions stated in Material Safety Data Sheet

(MSDS, downloadable below) before using this substance.

Strong irritant to eyes and skin.  Dangerous by inhalation.  Corrosive to skin

and mucous membranes.  Strong oxidizing agent.  Dangerous fire risk

when in contact with organic materials.

Click here to download copy of MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet).

Click here to download a discussion of the characteristics and uses of fuming nitric acids.

Packaging:

Comes packed in 500ml PVC-coated/shock-protected glass bottle.