HYDROCHLORIC ACID 50% SOLUTION

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Page: 1 / 8

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

Additional information

None.