Hydrochloric Acid, 37% w/w

Remove the victim into fresh air. Respiratory problems: consult a doctor/medical service.

Symptoms: Dry/sore throat. Coughing. Irritation of the respiratory tract. Irritation of the nasal mucous membranes. EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS: Respiratory difficulties. Possible laryngeal spasm/oedema. Corrosion of the upper respiratory tract.

Wash immediately with PE-glycol 400. Wash immediately with lots of water (15 minutes)/shower. Remove clothing while washing. Do not remove clothing if it sticks to the skin. Cover wounds with sterile bandage. Consult a doctor/medical service. If burned surface > 10%: take victim to hospital.

Symptoms: Caustic burns/corrosion of the skin.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Do not apply neutralizing agents. Take victim to an ophthalmologist.

Symptoms: Corrosion of the eye tissue. Permanent eye damage.

Rinse mouth with water. Immediately after ingestion: give lots of water to drink. Do not induce vomiting. Immediately consult a doctor/medical service. Call Poison Information Centre (www.big.be/antigif.htm). Take the container/vomit to the doctor/hospital. Do not give chemical antidote. Ingestion of large quantities: immediately to hospital.

Symptoms: Burns to the gastric/intestinal mucosa. Blood in vomit. Possible esophageal perforation. Shock.

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES: All extinguishing media allowed.

No unsuitable extinguishing media known.

Fire hazard: DIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Non combustible. INDIRECT FIRE HAZARD. Reactions involving a fire hazard: see "Reactivity Hazard". Explosion hazard: INDIRECT EXPLOSION HAZARD. Reactions with explosion hazards: see "Reactivity Hazard".

Dilute toxic gases with water spray. Take account of toxic fire-fighting water. Use water moderately and if possible collect or contain it.

Mark the danger area. No naked flames. In case of hazardous reactions: keep upwind. In case of reactivity hazard: consider evacuation. Large spills/in confined spaces: consider evacuation. Wash contaminated clothes. Stop leak if safe to do so. Ventilate area.

Large spills/in confined spaces: consider evacuation.

Prevent soil and water pollution. Prevent spreading in sewers.

Liquid spill: neutralize with soda (sodium carbonate). Neutralized substance: take up in absorbent material. Scoop absorbed substance into closing containers. Damaged/cooled tanks must be emptied. Carefully collect the spill/leftovers. Take collected spill to manufacturer/competent authority. Clean contaminated surfaces with an excess of water. Wash clothing and equipment after handling.

Materials: absorbent material

Comply with the legal requirements. Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Clean contaminated clothing. Thoroughly clean/dry the installation before use. Do not discharge the waste into the drain. Keep away from naked flames/heat. Observe strict hygiene. Keep container tightly closed. Measure the concentration in the air regularly. Carry operations in the open/under local exhaust/ventilation or with respiratory protection.

2 - 25 °C

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Keep away from naked flames/heat.

Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.

Gloves.

Face shield.

Gas mask with filter type B. Gas mask with filter type E. High vapour/gas concentration: self-contained respirator.

Materials for protective clothing: GIVE GOOD RESISTANCE: natural rubber. nitrile rubber. Corrosion-proof clothing.

No data available.

Decomposes on exposure to temperature rise: release of (highly) toxic gases/vapours (chlorine). On exposure to air: release of corrosive mist. Reacts violently with (some) bases. Reacts exothermically with many compounds. Reacts with (strong) oxidizers: release of (highly) toxic gases/vapours (chlorine). Reacts with (some) metals: release of highly flammable gases/vapours (hydrogen).

Reacts violently with (some) bases: release of heat.

Incompatible materials.

Strong bases. metals. cyanides. silver nitrate.

Hydrogen chloride.

Recycle by distillation. Dehydrate/make insoluble. Immobilize the toxic or harmful components. Remove to an authorized dump (Class I). Treat using the best available techniques before discharge into drains or the aquatic environment.

Remove waste in accordance with local and/or national regulations.