Exposure to nitric acid can irritate the eyes, skin and mucous membranes. It can also cause delayed pulmonary edema, pneumonitis, bronchitis and dental erosion.

(TUCSON)KVOA - The Pima County Health Department and Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center has released a guidance flow chart for anyone who believes that they have been exposed to toxic ...

Delayed effects could show up as much as 24 hours after the initial exposure but that is unlikely, according to Brooks. "If folks are doing well now, they should continue to do well," he said. "It ...

Hazmat crews report no nitric acid was found in the air within 100 yards of the site. ... This chart simplifies the guidance for exposure concerns due to the I-10 hazmat spill yesterday.

If you were within a mile of the nitric acid spill on I-10 Feb. 14 and exposed for more than 15 minutes, PCHD recommends a self assessment to determine if you should contact a doctor.

Evacuations are underway as multiple agencies respond to a chemical leak at a manufacturing plant in Vinton County Wednesday morning.Officials are providing an update on the chemical leak. You can ...

Nitric acid is a colorless liquid, has yellow or red fumes and acrid odor, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exposure to it can cause irritation to the eyes, skin and ...

Medical expert explains exposure to nitric acid. Buller said the nitric acid caused a small fire, which Tucson firefighters quickly extinguished.