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Product: HYDROCHLORIC ACID
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ISSUE: 2 ISSUE DATE: 12/11/2015
Symptoms caused by exposure
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory irritation, including breathing difficulty, lung
inflammation, sneezing and throat swelling.
Skin:
A severe irritant. May include burning sensation, redness, swelling and/or
blisters.
Eye:
A severe irritant. May include pain or burning sensation, redness, swelling
and/or blurred vision.
Ingestion:
Swallowing can result in nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain and
chemical burns to the gastrointestinal tract.
Medical attention and special treatment
Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Not combustible, however, if material is involved in a fire use: water fog or fine water spray, foam, dry
chemical powder, carbon dioxide.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
Contact with metals may liberate hydrogen gas.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus. Hazchem code 2R.
SECTION 6
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid contact with spilled or released material. Shut off leaks, if possible without personal risks. Isolate
hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or unprotected personnel. Wear protective equipment to prevent
skin and eye contact and inhalation of vapours. Work upwind or increase ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from spreading and entering
waterway using sand, earth or other appropriate barriers. Ventilate contaminated area thoroughly. If
contamination of sewers or waterways has occurred advise local emergency services.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover with absorbent material (inert material, sand or soil). Neutralise with lime or soda ash. Sweep or
vacuum up, but avoid generating dust. Collect and seal in properly labelled containers or drums for disposal.
Caution - heat may be evolved on contact with water.
SECTION 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Non-combustible material. Avoid skin and eye contact and breathing vapour. Handle and open containers
with care in a well-ventilated area. Ensure that the workplace is ventilated such that the Occupational
Exposure limit is not exceeded. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke in contaminated
areas. Before eating, drinking or smoking, remove contaminated clothing and wash hands.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated place out of direct sunlight. Store away from incompatible materials (see
SECTION 10). Keep containers closed when not in use – check regularly for spills.