# Mixing Nitric Acid and Acetone: Violent Oxidation Hazard

> No — Oxidizing strong acid (nitric/perchloric/chromic) + flammable liquid: extremely dangerous; risk of fire or explosion.

**Chemicals:** Nitric acid (CAS 7697-37-2), Acetone (CAS 67-64-1)

## Compatibility assessment

- **Verdict:** incompatible
- **Reason:** Oxidizing strong acid (nitric/perchloric/chromic) + flammable liquid: extremely dangerous; risk of fire or explosion
- **Source:** reactive_group_rule
- **Citation:** lit:oxidizing-acid-flammable-NFPA30

## Source

- Source type: reactive_group_rule
- Last verified by MSDS Chain: 2026-07-15

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