Hydrochloric acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H301, H314, H318, H330, H370, H372, H400

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL HAZARDS Corrosive to metals: Category 1 HEALTH HAZARDS Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1 (respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1 (teeth, respiratory system) ENVIRONMENT HAZARDS Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute): Category 1 (Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral): Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation): Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Category 1 (respiratory system) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Category 1 (teeth, respiratory system)

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (acute): Category 1 Note) GHS classification without description: Not classified/Classification not possible

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290-May be corrosive to metals H301-Toxic if swallowed H330-Fatal if inhaled H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318-Causes serious eye damage H370-Causes damage to organs H372-Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H400-Very toxic to aquatic life

Prevention

Avoid release to the environment. Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dust /mist. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash contaminated parts thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage. Collect spillage. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/national regulation.