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Hydrochloric acid

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Hydrochloric acid
Product Code
258148
Chemical Name
Hydrochloric acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
REACH No.
01-2119484862-27-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

distributor

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapors.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Hydrochloric Acid EC: 231-595-7 7647-01-0 30 - 50% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Hydrogen chloride gas. Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.

Instructions

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

No metal containers. Tightly closed. Metal containers must be lined. Corrodes metal

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 69 min, Material tested: Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M). data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374. If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK. The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State Data
liquid
Colour Intensity
---
Appearance
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Freezing Point
---
Flammability
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
---
Solubility
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Softening Point
---
Melting Point
Solidification / Setting point: -30 °C
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Dynamic Viscosity
2,3 mPa.s at 15 °C
Cloud Point
---
Vapor Density
---
Partition Coefficient
---
Vapor Pressure
227 hPa at 21,1 °C; 547 hPa at 37,7 °C; 190 hPa at 20 °C
Solubility In Fat
---
Flash Point
Not applicable
Solubility In Water
completely miscible at 20 °C soluble
Properties Status
---
Bulk Density
---
Relative Density
---
Density
1,2 g/cm³ at 25 °C - lit.
Explosive Limits
---
Ph
< 1
Metal Corrosion
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Boiling Point
> 100 °C - lit.
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Odor
pungent
Crystallisation Point
---
Form
---
Solidification Point
---
Physical State
liquid
Odor Threshold
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Colour
light yellow
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Corrosive in contact with metals

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: Amines, Aldehydes, permanganates, for example potassium permanganate. Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Aluminum, Carbides, Fluorine, Metals, Bases, Sulfides. Risk of explosion with: Alkali metals, Sulphuric acid. Gives off hydrogen by reaction with metals.

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

Amines, Aldehydes, permanganates (e.g., potassium permanganate), Aluminum, Carbides, Fluorine, Metals, Bases, Sulfides, Alkali metals, Sulphuric acid

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
1789
Shipping Name
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Hydrochloric acid?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Hydrochloric acid?

Hydrochloric acid is a liquid with light yellow color. It has pungent odor.

What is Hydrochloric acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Hydrochloric acid?

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 Hydrochloric acid?

The melting point is Solidification / Setting point: -30 °C and the boiling point is > 100 °C - lit..