HYDROCHLORIC ACID

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H318, H330

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. Poisons Schedule S6 Metal Corrosion Category 1, Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 2, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A, Serious Eye Damage Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H330 Fatal if inhaled.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P234 Keep only in original container. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and P305+P351+P338 easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Storage

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.