where the spill happened, describes itself as a "global leader in chemical manufacturing, distribution, and related services." Dig deeper The National Library of Medicine describes nitric acid as ...

Nitric acid is a powerful oxidizing agent and can react explosively ... then neutralize with acid neutralizer provided in chemical spill kit, and rinse affected area with water. Major Spill: Warn ...

The Costco store in Spartanburg, South Carolina, was evacuated Friday morning due to a hazmat spill. Officials with the city of Spartanburg said nitric acid was found late Friday morning leaking from ...

Firefighters had to evacuate the Science Building at Adelphi University in Garden City on Thursday after an accidental spill of nitric acid, causing five people to be checked for exposure to ...