Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7647-01-0
Name of the chemical
Hydrochloric acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-02-08
Product name
Hydrochloric Acid
CAS No.
7647-01-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
inorganic compounds. Used to control pH in the water industry. Used in the building, cleaning and metal refining industries. Used to remove rust and scale from iron and steel. No information for uses advised against
supplier name
RealChem Australia
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Company Information
company name
RealChem Australia
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]]
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This material is classified as hazardous according to the criteria of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP), the Globally Harmonised System of Classification, Labelling and Packaging and Safe Work Australia. Corrosive to Metals – Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 1B Serious Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) – Category 3 Label elements/pictogram:
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290: May be corrosive to metals H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P102: Keep out of reach of children P103: Read label before use P234: Keep only in original container P260: Do not breathe fume, gas, mist, vapours or spray P264: Wash hands, face and all exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280: Wear protective clothing, gloves, eye/face protection and suitable respirator
Response
P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304+340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+351+338 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 CENTRE or doctor/physician P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
P403+233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405: Store locked up P406: Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations Poison Schedule: S6 POISON
