Hydrochloric Acid 37%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : clear Odor : pungent

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Corrosive to metals, Category 1 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 3, Inhalation Skin corrosion, Category 1A Serious eye damage, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing. Wear eye protection/ face protection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Keep only in original container.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.