Hydrochloric Acid, GR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview DANGER! POISON! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Liquid. [Colorless.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Eyes Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .