Hydrogen Chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification under South African Hazardous Chemical Substances Regulations subsequently amended. (HCS) - GASES UNDER PRESSURE - Liquefied gas - ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category 3 - SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) (Respiratory tract irritation) - Category 3 - SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 1 Sub-category A - SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/EYE IRRITATION - Category 1 Emergency Colour: None Overview Odour: Pungent Taste: Pungent Physical State: Liquid under own vapour pressure. - All cylinders are portable gas containers and must be regarded as pressure vessels at all times. - Hydrogen Chloride does not support life. Adverse Health - Harmful if inhaled. Effects Chemical - Acute Toxicity Biological - Vapour is harmful to living organisms Vapour - Acute toxicity Inhalation - Will cause severe pulmonary spasms. GHS - Corrosive toxic

Classifications

P261 Avoid breathing fume/gas/mist/

Hazard statements

vapours/spray - P271 Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area - P264 Wash exposed skin thoroughly after - P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection appropriate for chemical substances - P273: Avoid release to the environment - P262: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing - P284: Wear respiratory protection -

Response

P304+P340 IF INHALED remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing - P311: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor for emergency medical advise - P312: Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell - P321 Specific treatment (see section 4 for first aid) - P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting - P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Immediately remove or take off all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse skin with water/shower - P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. - P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing - P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing - P391: Collect spillage - P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see first aid measures section)

Storage

P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed - P405: Store locked up - P410 + P403: Protect from sunlight. Store in a well- ventilated place

Disposal

Do not dispose of content, return unused product in container to supplier

2.3 Other hazards

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