Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-595-7/7647-01-0
Name of the chemical
Hydrochloric acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
5.0
Revision date
2026-06-19
Product name
Hydrochloric acid L 37%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Chemical
Emergency telephone
+49 180 2273-112
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BASF SE
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
pss.monomers@basf.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to UN GHS criteria Met. Corr. 1 Skin Corr. 1A Eye Dam. 1 STOT SE 3 (irritating to respiratory system) Specific Concentration Limits According to UN GHS Criteria Skin Corr. 1B >= 25 % Eye Irrit. 2 10 - < 25 % Skin Irrit. 2 10 - < 25 % STOT SE 3, irr. to respiratory syst. >= 10 % For the classifications not written out in full in this section the full text can be found in section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection or face protection. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P260 Do not breathe dust or mist. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling. P234 Keep only in original packaging.
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents and container to hazardous or special waste collection point. According to UN GHS criteria Hazard determining component(s) for labelling: hydrochloric acid
2.3 Other hazards
According to UN GHS criteria If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. Possible risk by inhalation of aerosols.
