Hydrochloric Acid 32%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H332, H335

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification of the chemical Clear colourless liquid. Odorless

Signal word

DANGER!

Hazard statements

H290: May be corrosive to metals. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P234: Keep only in original packaging. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P260: Do not breathe mists. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/clothing and eye/face protection. P301 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 If inhaled Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P406: Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P405: Store locked up. P403 + P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Ingestion may cause severe irritation to the mouth, throat and stomach. Contact with metals may release small amounts of flammable hydrogen gas. Prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis (rash), characterized by red, dry, itching skin.Prolonged or repeated inhalation of fumes or vapours, may cause chronic lung effects, such as bronchitis, and tooth enamel erosion. Chronic skin contact with low concentrations may cause dermatitis.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Clear colourless liquid. Odorless. This material is classified as hazardous under U.S. OSHA regulations (29CFR 1910.1200) (Hazcom 2012) and Canadian WHMIS regulations (Hazardous Products Regulations) (WHMIS 2015). Hazard classification: Corrosive to metals: Category 1 Acute toxicity, oral - Category 4 Acute Toxicity, inhalation - Category 4 (mist) Eye damage/irritation: Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation: Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3