Hydrochloric Acid 30 – 33% -25Lt

1. Identification

• Product Name: Hydrochloric Acid (30% – 33%)
• CAS Number: 7647-01-0
• Intended Use: Laboratory reagent

2. Hazard Identification

• GHS Classification:
  • Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1A)
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1)
  • Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
• Label Elements:
  • Pictograms:
  • Signal Word: Danger
  • Hazard Statements:
    • H290: May be corrosive to metals
    • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
    • H400: Very toxic to aquatic life

3. Composition/Information on Ingredients

• Components:
  • Hydrochloric Acid: 30% – 33%
  • Water: 67% – 70%

4. First-Aid Measures

• Inhalation: Move person to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Seek medical attention.
• Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Seek medical attention.
• Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.
• Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.

5. Fire-Fighting Measures

• Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
• Special Hazards: Non-flammable but can react with metals to produce hydrogen gas, which is flammable.
• Protective Equipment: Wear full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus.

6. Accidental Release Measures

• Personal Precautions: Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or gas.
• Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains or watercourses.
• Methods for Cleaning Up: Absorb spillage with non-combustible absorbent material. Transfer to suitable, labeled containers for disposal.

7. Handling and Storage

• Handling: Use in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Handle and open container with care.
• Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Keep container tightly closed and upright.

8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

• Exposure Limits:
  • Hydrochloric Acid: ACGIH TLV: 2 ppm Ceiling; OSHA PEL: 5 ppm Ceiling
• Personal Protective Equipment:
  • Eye/Face Protection: Tightly fitting safety goggles.
  • Skin Protection: Wear chemical-resistant gloves and protective clothing.
  • Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

• Appearance: Clear to slightly yellow liquid
• Odor: Pungent, irritating odor
• pH: < 1 (strongly acidic)
• Boiling Point: ~108°C
• Density: ~1.16 g/cm³

10. Stability and Reactivity

• Chemical Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
• Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with metals to produce hydrogen gas. Avoid contact with strong bases and oxidizing agents.
• Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames, and incompatible materials.
• Incompatible Materials: Strong bases, metals, oxidizing agents.

11. Toxicological Information

• Acute Toxicity: Not available for the mixture. HCl is corrosive and can cause severe damage to tissue.
• Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes severe skin burns.
• Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Causes severe eye damage.

12. Ecological Information

• Ecotoxicity: Very toxic to aquatic life. May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

13. Disposal Considerations

• Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations. Neutralize with a suitable dilute alkaline solution before disposal.

14. Transport Information

• UN Number: UN1789
• UN Proper Shipping Name: Hydrochloric Acid
• Transport Hazard Class: 8 (Corrosive substances)
• Packing Group: II

15. Regulatory Information

• Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/Legislation Specific for the Substance or Mixture:
  • OSHA: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
  • CERCLA Reportable Quantity: 5000 lbs.
  • SARA 313: Hydrochloric Acid is subject to reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.