Hydrochloric Acid Solution (>23%)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H335, H433

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is hazardous according to health criteria of ERMA New Zealand

Signal word

DANGER

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) Hazard Categories: Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Pictogram: Hazard Statements: H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Hazard categories

Corrosive to Metals - Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation - Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H433 Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe fume/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P405 Store locked up

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations Class: 8

HSNO Classifications

Environmental Protection Authority (New Zealand) Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Amendment Act 2015 Health 6.1B Hazards 6.1D 8.1A 8.2B 8.3A Substances that are acutely toxic - Fatal Substances that are acutely toxic - Harmful Substances that are corrosive to metals Substances that are corrosive to dermal tissue UN PGII Substances that are corrosive to ocular tissue Environmental 9.1D Hazards 9.3C Substances that are slightly harmful to the aquatic environment or are otherwise designed for biocidal action Substances that are harmful to terrestrial vertebrates SECTION 3: PHYSICAL COMPOSITION Ingredients Chemical Entity CAS No Proportion Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 >23% Water 7732-18-5 Balance %