Code(s)E484 - 6N Hydrochloric Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H290, H302, H314, H331

Code

Statements

H290

May be corrosive to metals

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute Toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Sub-category Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Corrosive to metals Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Danger

Hazard statements

May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H331 - Toxic if inhaled H290 - May be corrosive to metals Appearance Clear and Colorless Physical State Liquid Odor Pungent odor of hydrogen chloride

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep only in original container

Response

Specific treatment (see .? on this label) Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Specific treatment (see .? on this label) 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 or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

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

2.3 Other hazards

Not regulated