Muriatic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview IDanger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed ICauses severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful if inhaled IMay cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness IMay be corrosive to metals IColor_amber colorless to light amber Physical state liquid Odor Pungen

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep only in original container

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician 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 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant plastic container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

0% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) {Acute toxicity - Oral (Category 4 {Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) ICategory 4 ISkin corrosion/irritation ICategory 1 [Serious eye damage/eye irritation ICategory 1 ISpecific target organ toxicity (single exposure) ICategory 3 [Corrosive to metals ICategory 1