Product Identification & Regulatory Data
Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information
Basic Product Information
Regulatory Identifiers
Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances
Unique Formula Identifier - for poison centres and emergency response
Uses Information
Overview
DESCALING LIQUID is a liquid, pale yellow, soluble in water substance commonly used industrial descaling and cleaning agent. this product is not intended for use as a biocidal product (e.g., disinfectant, sanitizer, or any antimicrobial application) or removal for sea squirts..
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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings
Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications
Classification Status
Signal Word
Hazard Classifications
GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols
GHS05
GHS07
GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions
Hazard Statements
- H290: May be corrosive to metals.
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statements
- P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
- P102: Keep out of reach of children.
- P103: Read carefully and follow all instructions.
- P234: Keep only in original packaging.
- P260: Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray.
- P264: Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling.
- P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.
- P301+P330+P331: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
- P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider.
- P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
- P390: Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
- P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405: Store locked up.
- P501: Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information
Wilhelmsen Ships Service AS
manufacturer
24/7 Emergency Response
Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies
Centre Antipoisons
32070 245 245
BE
Chemwatch
+31-10-4877700
NL
24hrs
Dutch nat. poison centre
+ 31 88 7558561
NL
Dutch nat. poison centre
+ 31 10 4877700
NL
CHEMWATCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE
+32 2 700 63 06
BE
24/7
ID#: 9-221973
CHEMWATCH EMERGENCY RESPONSE
+61 3 9573 3188
AU
24/7
Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients
Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
Product Type
mixtureChemical Components & Hazardous Substances
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrochloric acid ... % EC: 231-595-7 | 7647-01-0 | 30-35% | Hazardous |
Emergency First Aid Measures
Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies
Inhalation Exposure
If fumes or combustion products are inhaled, remove from contaminated area. Lay patient down. Keep warm and rested. Remove prostheses such as false teeth if they block the airway. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing, preferably with a demand valve resuscitator, bag-valve mask device, or pocket mask as trained. Perform CPR if necessary. Transport to hospital or doctor without delay. Affected individuals need complete rest (preferably in semi-recumbent posture). Administration of a spray containing a dexamethasone derivative or beclomethasone derivative may be considered by a doctor.
Symptoms:
Inhalation of vapours or aerosols (mists, fumes) may cause lung oedema and lung damage (e.g. fluid in the lungs). Airway problems may arise from laryngeal edema. These reactions may be delayed up to 24 hours after exposure.
Skin Contact
Immediately flush body and clothes with large amounts of water, using safety shower if available. Quickly remove all contaminated clothing, including footwear. Wash skin and hair with running water. Continue flushing with water until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre. Transport to hospital, or doctor. Skin lesions require copious saline irrigation. Treat chemical burns as thermal burns with non-adherent gauze and wrapping.
Symptoms:
Strong acids produce a coagulation necrosis characterised by formation of a coagulum (eschar) as a result of the dessicating action of the acid on proteins in specific tissues. May result in deep second-degree burns.
Eye Contact
Immediately hold eyelids apart and flush the eye continuously with running water. Ensure complete irrigation of the eye by keeping eyelids apart and away from eye and moving the eyelids by occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Continue flushing until advised to stop by the Poisons Information Centre or a doctor, or for at least 15 minutes. Transport to hospital or doctor without delay. Removal of contact lenses after an eye injury should only be undertaken by skilled personnel. Eye injuries require retraction of the eyelids to ensure thorough irrigation of the conjuctival cul-de-sacs. Irrigation should last at least 20-30 minutes. Several litres of saline are required.
Ingestion/Swallowing
For advice, contact a Poisons Information Centre or a doctor at once. Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed. If swallowed do NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain open airway and prevent aspiration. Observe the patient carefully. Never give liquid to a person showing signs of being sleepy or with reduced awareness; i.e. becoming unconscious. Give water to rinse out mouth, then provide liquid slowly and as much as casualty can comfortably drink. Transport to hospital or doctor without delay. Immediate dilution (milk or water) within 30 minutes post ingestion is recommended. Limit fluids to one or two glasses in an adult. Some authors suggest the use of lavage within 1 hour of ingestion.
Immediate Medical Attention Required
Urgent hospital treatment is likely to be needed. Transport to hospital or doctor without delay. Affected individuals need complete rest and must be kept under medical observation even if no symptoms are (yet) manifested, especially for inhalation exposure. For acute or short term repeated exposures to strong acids: Airway problems may arise from laryngeal edema and inhalation exposure. Treat with 100% oxygen initially. Respiratory distress may require cricothyroidotomy if endotracheal intubation is contraindicated by excessive swelling. Intravenous lines should be established immediately in all cases where there is evidence of circulatory compromise.
Medical Treatment
For inhalation, administration of a spray containing a dexamethasone derivative or beclomethasone derivative may be considered (by a doctor). Treat with 100% oxygen initially. Respiratory distress may require cricothyroidotomy if endotracheal intubation is contraindicated by excessive swelling. Intravenous lines should be established immediately in all cases where there is evidence of circulatory compromise. For ingestion, immediate dilution (milk or water) within 30 minutes post ingestion is recommended. Limit fluids to one or two glasses in an adult. Lavage within 1 hour of ingestion may be considered. For skin, treat chemical burns as thermal burns with non-adherent gauze and wrapping. Deep second-degree burns may benefit from topical silver sulfadiazine. For eyes, cycloplegic drops (1% cyclopentolate for short-term use or 5% homatropine for longer term use), antibiotic drops, vasoconstrictive agents or artificial tears may be indicated. Steroid eye drops should only be administered with ophthalmologist approval.
Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products
Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications
Technical Specifications & Material Properties
Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment
Engineering Controls
Engineering controls are used to remove a hazard or place a barrier between the worker and the hazard. Well-designed engineering controls can be highly effective in protecting workers and will typically be independent of worker interactions to provide this high level of protection. The basic types of engineering controls are: Process controls which involve changing the way a job activity or process is done to reduce the risk. Enclosure and/or isolation of emission source which keeps a selected hazard "physically" away from the worker and ventilation that strategically "adds" and "removes" air in the work environment. Ventilation can remove or dilute an air contaminant if designed properly. The design of a ventilation system must match the particular process and chemical or contaminant in use.
Hand Protection
Elbow length PVC gloves. The selection of suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality which vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Where the chemical is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application. The exact break through time for substances has to be obtained from the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed when making a final choice.
Eye Protection
Safety glasses with unperforated side shields may be used where continuous eye protection is desirable, as in laboratories; spectacles are not sufficient where complete eye protection is needed such as when handling bulk-quantities, where there is a danger of splashing, or if the material may be under pressure. Chemical goggles. Whenever there is a danger of the material coming in contact with the eyes; goggles must be properly fitted. [AS/NZS 1337.1, EN166 or national equivalent] Full face shield (20 cm, 8 in minimum) may be required for supplementary but never for primary protection of eyes; these afford face protection. Alternatively a gas mask may replace splash goggles and face shields. Contact lenses may pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb and concentrate irritants. A written policy document, describing the wearing of lenses or restrictions on use, should be created for each workplace or task.
Respiratory Protection
Type B-P Filter of sufficient capacity. (AS/NZS 1716 & 1715, EN 143:2000 & 149:2001, ANSI Z88 or national equivalent) Where the concentration of gas/particulates in the breathing zone, approaches or exceeds the "Exposure Standard" (or ES), respiratory protection is required. Degree of protection varies with both face-piece and Class of filter; the nature of protection varies with Type of filter. Required Minimum Protection Factor: up to 10 x ES (Half-Face Respirator: B-AUS P2, Powered Air Respirator: B-PAPR-AUS / Class 1 P2); up to 50 x ES (Full-Face Respirator: B-AUS / Class 1 P2); up to 100 x ES (Full-Face Respirator: B-2 P2, Powered Air Respirator: B-PAPR-2 P2 ^ - Full-face). A(All classes) = Organic vapours, B AUS or B1 = Acid gasses, B2 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), B3 = Acid gas or hydrogen cyanide(HCN), E = Sulfur dioxide(SO2), G = Agricultural chemicals, K = Ammonia(NH3), Hg = Mercury, NO = Oxides of nitrogen, MB = Methyl bromide, AX = Low boiling point organic compounds(below 65 degC).
Skin/Body Protection
When handling corrosive liquids, wear trousers or overalls outside of boots, to avoid spills entering boots. Overalls. PVC Apron. PVC protective suit may be required if exposure severe.
Environmental Exposure Controls
See section 12
Transportation & Shipping Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements
UN Number
1789
Proper Shipping Name
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Transport Hazard Class
8
Packing Group
II
Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions
Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance
What is the hazard signal word for DESCALING LIQUID?
The signal word for this substance is "danger".
What is the physical form of DESCALING LIQUID?
DESCALING LIQUID is a liquid appearing as liquid, pale yellow, soluble in water with pale yellow color. It has not available odor.
What is the solubility of DESCALING LIQUID?
soluble in water
What is DESCALING LIQUID used for?
Industrial descaling and cleaning agent. This product is not intended for use as a biocidal product (e.g., disinfectant, sanitizer, or any antimicrobial application) or removal for sea squirts.
What are the hazard statements for DESCALING LIQUID?
This substance has 3 hazard statements: H290: May be corrosive to metals. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
What is the melting point of DESCALING LIQUID?
The melting point is -30 and the boiling point is 100.