Jasco Muriatic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Corrosive To Metals, Category 1 Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1A-1C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

P234: Keep only in original container. P261: Avoid breathing fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+351+338 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/physician. P321: Specific treatment see label. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. GHS Storage and Disposal P405: Store locked up. Phrases: P501: Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations. Flammability Hazard Rating System: Instability HEALTH * 3 0 FLAMMABILITY 0 3 1 PHYSICAL 0 Health PPE H HMIS: NFPA: Special Hazard

Potential health effects

Inhalation Acute Exposure Effects: (Acute and Chronic): Inhalation of muriatic acid vapors can cause irritation of respiratory tract, burns, pulmonary edema, and coughing. Inhalation long term exposure: Long term exposure to muriatic acid can cause erosion of the teeth. Skin Contact Acute Exposure Effects: May cause severe burns, irritation, pain, and ulceration. Skin contact long term exposure: May cause dermatitis. Eye Contact Acute Exposure Effects: May cause severe burns, eye damage, and blindness. Eye contact long term exposure: No effects are known. Ingestion Acute Exposure Effects: Poison. May be fatal if swallowed. May cause severe irritation, perforation of the intestinal tract, and burns in mouth, pharynx, and gastrointestinal tract. May cause intense pain, nausea, vomiting, bleeding, circulating collapse, and shock. Medical Conditions Generally Respiratory system (including asthma and other breathing disorders) Aggravated By Exposure