Nitric Acid Emergency Information Panel Sign

Hazardous Chemical Sign – Nitric Acid Emergency Information Panel Sign

Nitric Acid Emergency Information Panel Sign – The Nitric Acid Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Sign serves an important role in providing critical information for the safe handling and response to emergencies involving nitric acid. Its key purposes include:

1. Chemical Identification: It clearly identifies the presence of nitric acid, a highly corrosive and hazardous chemical, ensuring that anyone on-site or responding to an emergency knows exactly what substance they are dealing with.
2. Hazard Communication: The sign informs about the specific dangers associated with nitric acid, such as its corrosive nature, its ability to cause severe burns on contact with skin, and the potential to release toxic fumes when exposed to heat or mixed with certain substances.
3. Safety Guidelines: It includes safety instructions, like what type of personal protective equipment (PPE) should be worn (e.g., acid-resistant gloves, goggles, and protective clothing), and handling precautions to prevent accidents.
4. Emergency Response Instructions: The panel guides first responders on how to act in case of a spill, fire, or leak. This can include steps for neutralizing the acid, evacuation protocols, or the type of extinguishing media to use if the nitric acid is involved in a fire (as certain substances, like water, may not be appropriate).
5. Health and First Aid Information: It outlines the first aid procedures in case of exposure, such as rinsing affected areas with water and seeking immediate medical attention for inhalation or skin contact.

Specialist Advice Field – What To Add

On all Emergency Information Panel (EIP) Signs, there is a section labelled “Specialist Advice”. This is where you can add contact details for immediate technical or emergency response advice.

For example, you can include:

• Company emergency phone number (e.g. 0800 XXX XXX)

• On-site chemical specialist or health & safety officer contact

• Emergency response contractor details (e.g. CHEMCALL, if your company is subscribed, or another provider)

• Internal HSE department contact

👉 If you don’t have a specialist service, you can still include a company name and phone number so first responders know who to contact immediately.

NOTE: If you wish to use 0800 CHEMCALL, please note that this service is operated by Responsible Care NZ and permission/approval must be obtained directly from them prior to use.

The Nitric Acid EIP Sign displays critical safety information including UN 2031, HAZCHEM 2P, and a Specialist Advice field — all essential for bulk chemical transport and fixed storage areas. Learn when EIPs are required and how to complete them properly in Emergency Information Panel Signs Explained.

The 2P code means fine water spray may be used in small fires, but large spills require evacuation. It also alerts responders that nitric acid reacts violently with organic materials and reducing agents. Read how each HAZCHEM code supports emergency response in Understanding HAZCHEM Signs in New Zealand & Australia.

Nitric Acid is a Class 8 Corrosive and Class 5.1 Oxidising Substance, often used in metal finishing, fertiliser production, and laboratories.
Understand how dual-class substances must be labelled in Understanding Dangerous Goods Classes 1–9.

FAQs

1. Why is a Nitric Acid Emergency Information Panel Sign required?
   It is legally required under HSNO and NZS 5433 for the transport and storage of nitric acid. It provides first responders with immediate hazard and emergency information.

2. Where should a Nitric Acid EIP sign be placed?
   On vehicles transporting nitric acid and at fixed chemical storage areas, positioned for clear visibility to emergency services.

3. What information does this panel include?
   The panel displays the UN number (2031), hazard classification, emergency actions, and specialist advice contact, ensuring compliance with hazardous substances regulations.

4. Q: What should I write in the Specialist Advice field?
   A: You should provide a reliable 24/7 emergency contact. This could be your company’s emergency line, HSE officer, or an external service such as CHEMCALL (if you are a subscriber).

Handling nitric acid? That’s not your average cleaning day!
Match this one with our Hydrogen Peroxide EIP Sign to label all oxidising hazards in one go.

How to choose the right mounting options.

Corflute: short-term term less than 2 years outdoors

Thin PVC: Medium term, more than 2 years

ACM: Long term 5 years or more

Supplied as a sticker:

long-term digital print laminated for long-term use. With a life of 5 years or more. We use a Hi Tac vinyl which allows it to be applied to most surfaces.

Magnetic mounting option for the Nitric Acid Emergency Information Panel Sign

Flexible, vehicle-grade magnetic placards with the Nitric Acid Emergency Information Panel Sign printed on premium vinyl, laminated, and mounted to automotive magnetic sheeting. They stick to ferrous steel panels and remove without residue—ideal for vehicles that only carry DG sometimes.

Who they’re for

• Contractors / couriers who transport Dangerous Goods occasionally

• Hire or multi-use vehicles (no permanent signage)

• Sites that swap classes depending on load (quick changeover)

• Magnet: vehicle-grade sheet, 0.8–1.0 mm thick (30–40 mil), high-energy.

• Face film: outdoor self-adhesive vinyl + UV laminate (gloss).

• Operating temp: suitable from winter cold to summer heat (typical automotive range).

Where they work (and don’t)

• Works on: painted steel panels that are flat, clean, and smooth.

• Doesn’t work on: aluminium, stainless, plastics, composites, heavy body filler; vinyl wraps, ceramic coatings, heavily textured paint.

• If customers have aluminium doors/ute trays, suggest self-adhesive or rigid ACM instead.

Fitment checklist

1. Clean & dry the panel (no wax/polish).

2. Warm, flat magnet—no curl.

3. Apply to flat steel only; press from centre out.

4. Do not bridge panel gaps, ribs or sharp curves.

5. Remove daily to clean/dry both surfaces; store flat.

6. In heavy rain/highway speeds, check edges haven’t lifted.

Care & maintenance

• Remove and wipe after wet weather; store flat (never rolled tight).

• Move position slightly each week to avoid differential fading.

• Avoid use on freshly resprayed paint (allow full cure).

Compliance note

• Magnet is a mounting method. The operator must ensure placards are the correct class, size, and securely affixed for the journey. Some carriers or site rules may require permanent/rigid placards—check your procedure.

For more information check out these links

• WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous Substances Management
  👉 WorkSafe NZ – Hazardous substances

• EPA NZ – HSNO Act guidance
  👉 EPA NZ – Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act

• United Nations GHS
  👉 UN – Globally Harmonized System (GHS)  

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