Hydrochloric acid muriatic acid, hydrogen chloride, inhibited hydrochloric

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Inhalation...................………….….... Vapour or mist can cause irritation to nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract. Symptoms include: coughing, choking, and bleeding of the nose and gums. Severe exposure can result in pulmonary edema and corrosion of tissues in the nose and throat. Skin Contact / Absorption…….….... Contact may produce severe irritation or corrosive skin damage, depending upon length of contact and amount of acid. Effects range from dermititis, photo sensitization, redness, swelling, pain, permanent scarring, to death. Eye Contact................………….….... Low concentrations of vapour or mist can be irritating, causing redness. Concentrated vapour, mist or splashed liquid can cause severe irritation, burns and permanent blindness. Ingestion.....................………………. Causes severe burns of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach, with consequent pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, circulatory collapse, and possibly death. Exposure Limits……………………... OSHA/PEL: 5ppm ACGIH/TWA-TLV: 2ppm