MURIATIC ACID 20 DEG

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: DANGER! CORROSIVE. Causes severe burns to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. Causes digestive tract burns. Reacts with most metals to form explosive/flammable hydrogen gas. DANGER! May react violently with water. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. Harmful or fatal if inhaled. Physical State: Liquid. Color: Clear. Colorless to faint yellow. Odor: Sharp, pungent, irritating odor.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Eyes. Ingestion. Inhalation. Skin Target Organs: Eyes. Skin. Respiratory System. Eye Contact CORROSIVE-Causes severe irritation and burns. Liquid or vapor may cause irritation. Burns Tissue destruction. Permanent eye damage. Blindness. Skin Contact CORROSIVE- Causes severe irritation and burns. Contact may cause redness, swelling, pain, permanent skin damage. Concentrated solutions may cause: ulceration, discoloration. Death may result from burns which extend over large portions of the body. Prolonged or repeated exposure with dilute solutions may cause: irritation, dermatitis (inflammation of the skin). Skin Absorption: No absorption hazard expected under normal use. May be absorbed through the skin. Less exposure may cause: dermatitis and photo sensitization. Inhalation CORROSIVE- Causes severe irritation and burns. Vapors or mists may irritate nose. Throat, respiratory tract. Vapors or mists may cause: coughing. Choking, difficulty breathing. Burning, headache, rapid heartbeat. Prolonged or severe overexposure may cause: burns, ulcerations, pulmonary edema, tissue destruction, circulatory failure, death, erosion of teeth. Effects may be delayed. Ingestion CORROSIVE- Causes severe irritation and burns. May cause damage to the mouth, throat, esophagus, gastrointestinal tract. May cause: severe pain, difficulty swallowing, intense thirst, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, perforation of the intestinal tract, kidney inflammation, shock, collapse, unconsciousness, death. Aspiration can result in severe lung damage or death.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

to Product Eye disorders. Respiratory system disorders. Skin disorders. Other: Chronic or prolonged exposure may be associated with changes in pulmonary function, laryngitis, glottal edema, chronic bronchitis, and dermatitis, erosion of tooth enamel, conjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract irritation.

Cancer information

This product does not contain 0.1% or more of the known or potential carcinogens listed in NTP, IARC, or

Environmental effects

See Section 12