Hydrochloric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation Respiratory tract irritation Full text of H statements : see section 16

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P234 - Keep only in original container. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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/shower. P304+P340 - If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P312 - Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. 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. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No additional information available

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

No additional information available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS US classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3, H335 May cause respiratory irritation Respiratory tract irritation Full text of H statements : see section 16