Hydrochloric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H314, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

Hazard statements

Transport – Class 8 Corrosive substance Metal Corrosion Category 1 H 290 May be corrosive to metals Skin Corrosion Category 1 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation GHS classification of the substance: corrosive liquid, causes severe skin burns and eye damage The most important adverse effects to know in emergency are – Corrosive May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, May cause respiratory irritation

2.2 Label elements

GHS 05 Corrosion GHS 07 Severe skin burns and eye damage - Exclamation Mark

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P260: Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 +352 If on skin wash with plenty of water P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/... P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Response

Refer Sections 5, 6 and 8

Storage

Refer Section 7 Special Labelling requirements – refer Section 14 for transport labels Main hazards May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation