MSDS  Material Safety Data Sheet  Hydrochloric Acid

1. Identification of the substance/mixture 1.1. Product identifier Product name : Hydrochloric Acid Chemical family : Inorganic Acid 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and advised against Identified uses : Manufacture of Vinyl Chloride, Manufacture of Alkyl Chlorides, General Cleaning, Nitration Reactions, Acidizing (Activation) of Petroleum Wells, Hydrochlorination, Polymerization, Isomerization.

2. Hazard Identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008) Skin corrosion : category 1B, H314 Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, Category 3, H335 Corrosive to metals, H290 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this section, see section 16. Classification (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC) C; R34 Xi; R37 For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16. 2.2. Label elements Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No.1272/2008) Hazard pictograms

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MSDS  Material Safety Data Sheet  Hydrochloric Acid H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H290 May be corrosive to metals. Precautionary statements P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P309 + P310 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Labelling (67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC) Symbols(s) C Corrosive R-phrase(s) S-phrase(s)

34-37 26-36/37/39-45

Causes burns. Irritating to respiratory system In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

2.3. Other hazards None known. 3. Composition / information on ingredients Formula : CAS No. : EC No. Molar mass :

HCl 7647-01-0 : 231-595-7 36.46 g/mol

Hazardous components (1999/45/EC) Chemical Name (concentration) CAS No. EC No. Classification Hydrochloric Acid (32 %) 7647-01-0 231-595-7 C; R34 Xi; R37 For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

4. First aid measures 4.1. skin contact : wash off with plenty of water. Immediately remove contaminated clothing. Call a physician immediately. After contact with eyes : rinse with plenty of water keeping eyelids open, protecting the

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MSDS  Material Safety Data Sheet  Hydrochloric Acid unaffected eye (at least 10 minutes). Seek medical advice immediately!. After swallowing : make victim drink water, avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralize 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Irritation and corrosion, irritant effects, Cough, Shortness of breath, Circulatory collapse Risk of blindness!. 4.3. Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: No information available 5. Fire-fighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Unsuitable extinguishing media: For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture No combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours. Fire may cause evolution of : Hydrogen chloride gas. 5.3. Advice for fire fighters Special protective equipment for fire fighters : stay in danger area only with self contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing protective clothing. 6. Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precaution, protective equipment and emergency procedures. Advice for non emergency personnel : Avoid substance contact. Do not breath vapours, aerosols. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. 6.2. Environmental precautions Do not empty into drains 6.3. Methods cleaning up Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7.2 and 10.5) Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. 6.4. Reference to the other sections Indication about waste treatment see section 13. 7. Handling and storage 7.1. Precaution for safe handling Use of personal protective equipment.

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MSDS  Material Safety Data Sheet  Hydrochloric Acid 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Requirements for storage areas and containers No metal containers Tightly closed. Storage temperature: ambient or room temperature 7.3. Specific end uses. Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters 8.2. Exposure controls Engineering measures Technical measures and appropriate working operations should be given priority over the use of personal protective equipment Individual protection measures Protective cloting needs to be selected specifically for the workplace, depending on concentration and quantities of the hazardous subtances handled. The chemical resistance of the protective equipment should be enquired at the respective supplier. Hygiene measures Immediately change contaminated clothing.Apply preventive skin protection.Wash hand and face after working with subtance. Eye / face protection Tightly fitting safety goggles Hand protection full contact : Glove material : Nitrile rubber Glove thickness : 0.11 mm Break through time : > 480 min splash contact : Glove material : Natural latex Glove thickness : 0.6 mm Break through time : > 120 min The protective gloves to be used must comply with the specifications of EC Directive 89/686/EEC and the related standard EN374. Other protective equipment: Acid-resistant protective clothing Respiratory protection Respirator with an acid gas cartridge Environmental exposure controls Do not empty into drains.

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MSDS  Material Safety Data Sheet  Hydrochloric Acid 9. Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Form liquid Colour colourless to yellowish Odour stinging pH (20oC)