Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7647-01-0
Name of the chemical
Hydrochloric acid
Concentration
>=20-<25
General Information
Version
7.0
Revision date
2025-09-24
Product name
Hydrochloric acid solution
CAS No.
7647-01-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Corrosive to metals Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H290 May be corrosive to metals. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P234 Keep only in original packaging. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face pro- tection.
Response
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical ad- vice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical ad- P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Corrosive to metals : Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system) icity - single exposure
