Hydrogen chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state : Gas. [Compressed gas.] Color : Colorless. Yellowish. Odor : Pungent.

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

HIGH PRESSURE GAS. CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.

Precautionary statements

Contains gas under pressure. In a fire or if heated, a pressure increase will occur and the container may burst or explode. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not breathe gas. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Severely corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion : May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. As this product is a gas, refer to the inhalation section. Skin : Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Eyes : Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Potential chronic health effects

Potential chronic health

May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, teeth. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation : Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion : Adverse symptoms may include the following: stomach pains Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation redness blistering may occur Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain watering redness Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product.