Agricultural Chemicals

Nitric Acid 20% IBC

Due to a change in Hazardous Chemical legislation in 2023, we are unable to sell this product online due to additional customer information is required.  We can still supply the product, please call or email for a quote. Nitric Acid is a colourless liquid generally, it can turn yellow or red depending on the process it is involved in. It also has a pungent odour, in the presence of light nitrogen oxide forms. Which can cause product to yellow in colour. It violently reacts when in contact with readily oxidizable or combustible materials, such as turpentine, alcohols, charcoal & organic material. When it contact with most metals, it reacts to give off a hydrogen gas. A list of its uses includes, fertilizers, dye intermediates and other organic chemicals. It can be used in stains removers or combat the discolouration of fabrics, including colour safe bleaches, used in laundry. Agriculturally, nitric acid is used in the production of ammonium nitrate, which is a major component of fertilisers.   Please click here to view our delivery information and costs.