Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7647-01-0
Name of the chemical
Hydrochloric acid
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2026-01-04
Product name
Copper etchant
CAS No.
7647-01-0
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product contains one or more substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list Verify requirements related to using, handling and storing these substances. This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product contains one or more substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H290, H302, H315, H317, H318
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H290
May be corrosive to metals
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Exclamation Mark Corrosion
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage
Precautionary statements
P234 - Keep only in original packaging P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - 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 P330 - Rinse mouth P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
