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Muriatic Acid
Hydrochloric acid
HCl (aq)
Inorganic acid.
7647-01-0
WIP-12280
Consumer products: Cleaning solution.
Recochem Inc.
Communications and Regulatory
Affairs Department
(905) 791-1788
Recochem Inc.
850 Montee de Liesse
Montreal, Quebec
514-341-3550
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
(VERY TOXIC).
Class E: Corrosive liquid.
Material Safety Data Sheet
WHMIS (Pictograms) WHMIS (Classification) Personal Protective Equipment
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name /
Trade name
Synonym
Chemical Family
Chemical Formula
Manufacturer
Material Uses
Associated
Product’s Item
Code
CAS #
In Case of
Emergency
Print Date
Validation Date 7/8/2004.
7/8/2004.
Hydrochloric acid
7647-01-0
31-32%
/ 20º
Baume
Section 2. Hazardous Ingredients
Name CAS # % by
Weight U.S. Values (OSHA)
Exposure Limits
Muriatic
Acid
Not available.
Canadian Values (ACGIH)
Very dangerous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Liquid or spray mist may produce tissue damage particularly on mucous membranes of eyes, mouth and respiratory
tract.
Skin contact may produce burns.
Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract, characterized by coughing, choking, or
shortness of breath.
Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching.
Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Not available.
Section 3. Hazard Identification
Potential Acute Health
Effects
Note to Physician
Emergency Overview
Do not get in eyes, on skin or on clothing. Do not ingest. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use
only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
DANGER!
CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN BURNS. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED.
See Section #11: "Toxicological Information" for further human health effects.
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DO NOT induce vomiting. Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. Seek medical attention.
IMMEDIATELY flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.
If the chemical got onto the clothed portion of the body, remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible.
Place the victim under a deluge shower. Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and
non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Seek medical attention. Wash
contaminated clothing before reusing.
Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek medical attention.
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact
Skin Contact
Inhalation
Ingestion
Not applicable.
Use DRY chemicals, CO2, water spray or foam.
Flammable hydrogen gas may be produced on prolonged contact with metals.
Flammable hydrogen gas may be produced on prolonged contact with metals.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Products of Combustion
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions
Fire Hazards
Explosion Hazards
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert DRY material and place in an appropriate waste disposal
container. If necessary: Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.
Corrosive liquid.
Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Place in appropriate
container and dispose of in accordance with regional regulations.
Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of
sodium carbonate.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Small Spill and Leak
Large Spill and Leak
May corrode metallic surfaces. Store in a polyethylene container. Keep away from incompatibles. Keep container
tighltly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Not available.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling
Storage See Section #10 for applicable incompatible materials.
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Face shield.
Synthetic apron.
Impervious gloves.
Section 8. Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
Personal Protection
Eyes
Body
Respiratory
Hands
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>81°C (177.8°F)
Boiling/Condensation
Point
Liquid.
Not available.
1 [Acidic.]
Not available.
1.16 (Water = 1)
Not available.
25 mm of Hg (@ 20°C)
Soluble in water, methanol.
Not available.
Not applicable.
Irritant.
Not available.
Clear colorless to light yellow.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Non-flammable.
Not applicable.
Not available.
Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State and
Appearance
Molecular Weight
pH (1% Soln/Water)
Odour
Taste
Colour
Specific Gravity
Vapour Pressure
Vapour Density
Volatility
Odour
Threshold
Viscosity
Solubility
The Product is:
Auto-ignition
Temperature
Flash Point
Flammable Limits
Fire Hazards in Presence
of Various Substances
Evaporation
Rate
Melting/Freezing Point
VOC Content Other
Properties
Not available.Not available.
The product is stable.
Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, alkalis.
No additional remark.
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability
Conditions of Instability
Incompatibility with
Various Substances
Skin contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 900 mg/kg [Rabbit.]. (Hydrochloric acid).
Very hazardous in case of inhalation. Inhalation of the spray mist may produce severe irritation of respiratory tract,
characterized by coughing, choking, or shortness of breath. Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory
irritation. May be fatal if inhaled.
Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Corrosive to eyes. Inflammation of the eye is characterized by
redness, watering, and itching.
Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant). Skin contact may produce burns. Severe over-exposure
can result in death. Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry
Toxicity to Animals
Acute Effects on Humans
Eyes
Skin
Inhalation
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CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified NONE.
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.
Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated
or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial
infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an
accumulation in one or many human organs.
May be fatal if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach.
Ingestion
Chronic Effects on
Humans
Not available.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity For accidential discharges into environment, see Section #6: "Accidential Release Measures" for suggested
instructions.
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations.
Waste Information
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
In containers of 1 L (1Kg) capacity or less this product is
classified as a "Limited Quantities""Consumer Commodity" under
TDG regulations.
Primary Class
Not pollutant.
8
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper shipping name
Special Provisions
Class 8: Corrosive material
Hydrochloric acid
Marine Pollutant
Proper shipping name
No placard (handling and hazard label) required.
8
Special Provisions -
-
Subsidiary Class (if
applicable)
Class 8: Corrosive material
-
Primary Class
Subsidiary Class (if
applicable)
United States Department of Transportation (DOT) Information
International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Transportation Information
Canada Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Information
hydrochloric acid
1789
II
Hazard Identification
Number
Packing Group
II
1789
Hazard Identification
Number
Packing Group
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8
CORROSIVE
Class 8: Corrosive material
Special Provisions
In containers of 1 L (1Kg) this product is qualified as a "consumer
commodity" ORM-D under DOT
Proper shipping name hydrochloric acid
-
Subsidiary class (if
applicable)
International Air
Transport Association
(IATA)
For air shipment classification and associated regulations, please refer to the latest edition of
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Primary Class
1789
II
Hazard Identification
Number
Packing Group
3
0
2
D
2
0
3
Corrosive Material
U.S.A. Regulatory Lists
Section 15. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
HCS Classification
(U.S.A.)
Hazardous Material
Information System
(U.S.A.)
National Fire
Protection
Association
(U.S.A.)
Health
Specific Hazard
Reactivity
Flammability
Health
Flammability
Reactivity
Personal Protection
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects
(VERY TOXIC).
Class E: Corrosive liquid.
WHMIS Classification
(Canada)
This product and/ or all of its components are on the TSCA inventory list.
This product and/ or all of its components are on the DSL.
Canada Domestic
Substances List (DSL)
Status
Section 16. Other Information
Validated and verified by Compliance and Technical Information Manager on 7/8/2004. Printed 7/8/2004.
Notice to Reader
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for
the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein.
Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain
hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that exist.
MSDS are available at www.recochem.com
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