HYDROCHLORIC ACID 18% SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

WARNING

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 This product may cause severe irritation by all routes of exposure. Prolonged exposure may cause burns. Corrosive effect depends on concentration and duration of exposure. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed and by inhalation. Symptoms by inhalation may be delayed. Repeated inhalation of low level concentrations may cause reduced lung capacity and erosion of the teeth. Chronic skin exposure to low concentration may result in dermatitis. Flammability Hazards: Decomposes under intense fire conditions to form extremely flammable and potentially explosive hydrogen gas and very toxic and corrosive chlorine gas. Contact with metals can generate highly flammable hydrogen gas. If involved in a fire it may generate irritating fumes and toxic gases (e.g., hydrogen chloride gas). Reactivity Hazards: Hydrochloric Acid reacts with many Hydrochloric Acid is corrosive to many metals and contact may produce flammable hydrogen gas.

Physical hazards

Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category Number Category 1

Environmental hazards

Not classified This product may cause harm to organisms if accidentally released Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders should wear appropriate protection for situation to which they respond.

Hazard statements

H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H290 - May be corrosive to metals

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 - IF ON SKIN: P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it 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 P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P321 - Specific treatment (remove from exposure and treat symptoms). Refer to other portions of precautionary text on this label, SDS or other product information sheets, as appropriate.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable HMIS Health 2 Flammability 0 Reactivity 1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

Product definition

This product is a clear colorless to pale yellow liquid with strong, pungent odor