HYDROCHLORIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of the substance/mixture Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition) Corrosive to metals: Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1B Eye damage/irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation)

Signal word

DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H290 May be corrosive to metals H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 Causes serious eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation Pictogram (s) Corrosion,Exclamation mark Precautionary Statement – Prevention P234 Keep only in original packaging P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Precautionary Statement – Response P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do Continue rinsing P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage Precautionary Statement – Storage P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 Store locked up P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner

Precautionary statements

Disposal P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and Safety regulations, Australia. Classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition) Corrosive to metals: Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1B Eye damage/irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation) Signal Word (s) DANGER Hazard Statement (s) H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Pictogram (s) Corrosion,Exclamation mark