Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-595-7/7647-01-0
Name of the chemical
Hydrochloric acid
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2020-03-24
Product name
Hydrogen chloride
CAS No.
7647-01-0
REACH No
01-2119484862-27
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial and professional use. Perform risk assessment prior to use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for consumer use
Emergency telephone
+44(0)8085 020202, 0845 46 47
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Air Products Plc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
GASTECH@airproducts.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H280, H314, H318, H331
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H280
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Gases under pressure - Liquefied gas. H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. Acute toxicity - Inhalation Category 3 H331:Toxic if inhaled. Skin corrosion - Category 1A H314:Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318:Causes serious eye damage.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H280:Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated. H314:Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331:Toxic if inhaled. EUH071:Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Prevention
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P315 :Get immediate medical advice/attention.
Storage
P403:Store in a well-ventilated place. P405:Store locked up.
2.3 Other hazards
Use a back flow preventative device in the piping. Do not open valve until connected to equipment prepared for use. Use only with equipment of compatible materials of construction, rated for cylinder pressure. Close valve after each use and when empty. Reacts with water to form corrosive acids. Symptoms may be delayed. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit. Direct contact with liquid can cause frostbite. May react violently with water. Do not breathe gas. Corrosive to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Compressed liquefied gas. Substance does not meet the criteria for PBT and vPvB according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, Annex XIII.
Environmental effects
Dangerous for the environment.
