Hydrogen Chloride (ca. 4mol/L in 1,4-Dioxane)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification GHS classification of chemical product Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation : Category 1 Respiratory sensitization : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 1 (Respiratory system, Central nervous system) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : Category 3 (Respiratory tract irritation, Narcotic effects) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure : Category 1 (Liver, Respiratory system, Kidney, Central nervous sys- tem, Teeth) Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard : Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if in- haled. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs (Respiratory system, Central nervous sys- tem). Causes damage to organs (Liver, Respiratory system, Kidney, Central nervous system, Teeth) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Toxic to aquatic life.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and under- stood. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face pro- tection. Wear respiratory protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediate- ly call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.