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EC/CAS
7647-01-0
Name of the chemical
Hydrochloric acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Product name
32% Hydrochloric Acid
Product Synonyms
Muriatic Acid; Hydrogen Chloride Solution
CAS No.
7647-01-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
1 Chemical intermediates food processing, pickling or cleaning of metal, water treatment 2. Reacting with metal will generate flammable hydrogen gas and lead to explosion
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Company Information
company name
Taiwan Chlorine Industries Ltd
GHS Information
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Warnings
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
A. Product Hazard Class: Acute Toxicity: Acute toxic substances Level 4 (swallowing), acute toxic substances Level 3 (inhalation), metal corrosion Level 1, corrosion / irritation of skin substances Level 1, severe damage / irritation of the eyes substances Level 1.
2.2 Label elements
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Warnings Danger Hazard Warnings: Harmful if swallowed. Toxic by inhalation. May be corrosive to metals. Cause severe skin burns and eye damage. Cause serious eye damage. PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING HANDLING AND STORAGE: 1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when handling this product. 2. Avoid contacting with eyes or skin. In case of eye/skin contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical attention immediately. 3. Spray water fog cooling HCl container exposed to fire to prevent the container burst, and hydrochloric acid gas leak which cause equipment damage and environmental pollution. 4. Neutralize the spill with diluted caustic (NaOH, NH4OH, Na2CO3) solution and flush into waste water system. Use water curtain to absorb fume and reduce air pollution.
2.3 Other hazards
Major Symptoms: Irritation, choking, coughing, burning, ulcers, pulmonary edema, skin inflammation, blindness, tooth discoloration, chronic bronchitis.
