General Information
Revision date
2019-01-01
Product name
Hydrochloric Acid
Product Synonyms
Aqueous Hydrogen Chloride; Muriatic Acid PHONE No. 0423-7950222-25
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
It is used in textiles, steel and galvanizing industry, metal pickling, gelatin,
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Company Information
company name
ITTEHAD CEHEMICALS LIMITED
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@ittehadchemicals.com
Section 2
Potential Acute Health Effects
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), eye contact (irritant, corrosive), of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of inhalation (lung sensitizer). Non-corrosive for lungs. Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory tract. Skin contact may produce burns. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Severe overexposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening or occasionally, blistering.
Potential chronic health
Effects Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Hydrochloric acid]. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY Not available. The substance may be toxic to kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, Circulatory System, teeth. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection.
