Klean-Strip Muriatic Acid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

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

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Keep only in original container Do not breathe {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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. Specific treatment {see ... on this label}. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store container tightly closed in well-ventilated place. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container according to local, state and federal regulations.

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