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Nitric Acid

5%–40% Technical Grade · 65%, 69% & 70% ACS Reagent Grade

Buy nitric acid online: 7 products, 1 Liter to 55 Gallon. Ships from Texas in 1–2 business days with the SDS on every product page. From $26.00.

Products
7
Sizes
1 Liter to 55 Gallon

Which nitric acid grade do I need?

Every grade we stock, with the size range and the starting price. Prices are per container and update with the catalog.

ProductStrengthGradeSizesFromBuy
Nitric Acid 70% ACS Grade - Low Particle70%ACS Reagent Grade1 Liter to 55 Gallon$75.00Buy
Nitric Acid 65% ACS Grade65%ACS Reagent Grade1 Liter to 55 Gallon$55.00Buy
Nitric Acid 5% Technical Grade5%Technical Grade1 Liter to 55 Gallon$26.00Buy
Nitric Acid 40% Technical Grade40%Technical Grade1 Liter to 55 Gallon$38.50Buy
Nitric Acid 20% Technical Grade20%Technical Grade1 Liter to 55 Gallon$31.50Buy
Nitric Acid 25% Technical Grade25%Technical Grade1 Liter to 55 Gallon$33.00Buy
Nitric Acid ACS 69% - 55 Gallon Drum69%ACS Reagent Grade55 Gallon$3,982.47Buy

7 products

Nitric Acid products

About Nitric Acid

Alliance Chemical supplies nitric acid (HNO3, CAS 7697-37-2) in Technical Grade at 5%, 20%, 25% and 40%, and ACS Reagent Grade at 65%, 69% and 70%. Compare the current products, package sizes and prices in the table above. Concentration and grade are separate purchasing requirements: choose both to match your specification.

Choose the required grade and concentration

The 5%, 20%, 25% and 40% products are Technical Grade. The 65%, 69% and 70% low-particle products are ACS Reagent Grade. If your method specifies metal impurities or particle limits, compare those requirements with the individual product specification and lot certificate before ordering.

Liter bottles, cases and 55-gallon drums

The 5%, 20%, 25%, 40%, 65% and 70% products offer 1-liter and 2.5-liter bottles, case options and 55-gallon drums. The 69% ACS product is supplied in 55-gallon drums. Select a product to see its package quantities and current price; a concentration listed here does not imply that every grade is available at that strength.

Check the documents for your exact product

Review the product-specific SDS and technical data before purchasing. Start with the document pages for 5% Technical Grade, 65% ACS Grade, 69% ACS drums or 70% ACS low-particle grade. For acceptance testing or receiving records, request the Certificate of Analysis for your lot; a sample certificate is not the certificate for a particular shipment.

Buying multiple drums or repeat orders

Request a nitric acid bulk quote with the concentration, grade, container size, quantity and delivery ZIP code. Include any required impurity limits or documentation with your request. Package and shipping options depend on the selected product and destination.

Handling and transport reference

Use the current SDS for the exact concentration and grade when planning handling, storage and transport. Nitric acid transport labels depend on concentration; the nitric acid DOT reference explains the concentration bands and cites 49 CFR 172.101.

Related: Acids, Mineral Acids, Sulfuric Acid, Hydrochloric Acid. For application context, see our nitric acid uses guide; select products against your process or laboratory specification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy nitric acid?
Buy nitric acid online from Alliance Chemical in 5%, 20%, 25% and 40% Technical Grade, or 65%, 69% and 70% ACS Reagent Grade. The live comparison table shows each product's package sizes and starting price. Select the product for its current options and documents; request a lot-specific COA when you need the certificate for a particular shipment.
Do I need a license to buy nitric acid?
Nitric acid is not a DEA List I or List II chemical under 21 CFR 1310.02. That does not establish every requirement for a particular buyer, location or use. Confirm the requirements that apply to your purchase; contact Alliance Chemical with the concentration, grade and delivery destination for ordering and documentation support.
Which nitric acid concentration should I buy?
Choose the concentration and grade named in your process specification or laboratory method. Our Technical Grade options are 5%, 20%, 25% and 40%; our ACS Reagent options are 65%, 69% and 70%. A higher concentration is not automatically a substitute for another grade. For methods with metal-impurity or particle limits, compare the individual product specification and lot certificate with those limits.
Can I buy nitric acid in bulk?
Yes. All seven nitric acid products in this collection have a 55-gallon drum option; the 69% ACS product is drum-only. For multi-drum or recurring purchases, request a bulk quote with the grade, concentration, container count and delivery ZIP code so freight can be included.
How is nitric acid shipped?
Shipping options and charges depend on the concentration, package size and delivery destination. Use the selected product's checkout or request a freight quote for drums. For the nitric acid strengths in this collection, the transport reference is UN2031, Class 8, Packing Group II; 65%–70% also requires the 5.1 oxidizer label. Check the product SDS and the concentration-specific DOT reference for the applicable details.
What concentrations of nitric acid are available?
This collection offers 5%, 20%, 25% and 40% Technical Grade, plus 65%, 69% and 70% ACS Reagent Grade. The 70% ACS product is listed as low-particle. The 69% ACS product is offered in 55-gallon drums; the other six products also offer liter bottles and case quantities. See the live product table for current prices and options.
What is ACS nitric acid used for?
Choose ACS Reagent Grade when your laboratory method or purchasing specification calls for that grade. For trace-metal or electronics work, check the actual metal-impurity and particle requirements against the individual product specification and lot COA. The ACS or low-particle label alone does not establish suitability for every analytical or semiconductor process.
Is nitric acid an oxidizer?
For transport, the 65%–70% nitric acid range carries both Class 8 corrosive and 5.1 oxidizer labels; the lower-concentration nitric acid entries do not carry that oxidizer subsidiary label. Transport labels do not replace the product's handling and storage instructions. Read the SDS for your selected product and the 49 CFR 172.101 table.
Can nitric acid be used for stainless steel passivation?
Nitric acid is used in specified stainless steel passivation processes. Choose the grade and concentration required by your validated procedure, and follow its temperature, contact-time and rinse requirements. The concentration alone does not qualify a product for a particular process.
Does nitric acid require hazmat shipping?
The nitric acid strengths offered in this collection are listed as regulated hazardous materials under UN2031 in 49 CFR 172.101. Packaging and transport requirements depend on concentration, quantity and mode. Use the specific product SDS and confirm the shipping options for your order.
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Stock footage.

How it ships.

Regulated products are packed, marked, and labeled for hazmat transport, from one quart to a pallet of drums.

  • Most stocked orders ship in 1–2 business daysOrder cutoff: Mon-Thu 2 PM CT / Fri 12 PM CT
  • Hazmat packing, marking, and labelingPacked by staff trained under DOT rule 49 CFR 172.704
  • UPS Ground for bottles, jugs, and up to three pailsLTL freight for four or more pails, drums, and totes. Liftgate on request.
  • Ships with
  • UPS
  • FedEx Freight
  • ABF Freight
  • R+L Carriers
  • Saia
  • Southeastern Freight Lines
  • XPO

Buying for a company or agency?

Pay by card at the listed price, or order on Net 30 terms once your credit is approved. For NSN and contract requirements, send an RFQ.

CAGE code
1LT50
UEI
DCTCZDY3BLD3
Primary NAICS
424690
Ownership
Woman-Owned
Federal supply
DLA Supplier
Terms
Net 30 on approved credit, W-9 on request
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Illustration.

Safety data sheets and certificates.

Find an SDS or TDS by product name or CAS number. Certificates of analysis are free on request.

Find an SDS or COA

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