MSDS Name:

Hydrochloric Acid

Catalog Numbers:

A142 212, A142-212, A142P 20, A142P-20, A144 212, A144 500, A144 500LB, A144 612GAL, A144-20, A144-212, A144-500, A144-500L, A144-500LB, A144-612G, A144-612GAL, A144-612GL, A144C 212, A144C-2.5, A144C-212, A144C212001, A144FP 500, A144P 20, A144P 500, A144P-1GA, A144P-1GAL, A144P-20, A144S 212, A144S 500, A144S-212, A144S-500, A144 SI 212, A144SI-21, A144SI-212, A466 1, A466 250, A466 500, A466-1, A466-2, A466-250, A466-500, A4662, A481 212, A481-212, A508-212, A508-500, A508212 001, A508212 002, A508SK212, CRNA481 212, S71942, S71942MF, S71942SCMF, S71943, S74853, S7853SC, S80038, SA431-500, SA48-1, SA48-20, SA48-4, SA48-500.

Synonyms:

Chlorohydric acid, hydrogen chloride, muriatic acid, spirits of salt.

Company Identification:

Fisher Scientific - Fairlawn
Fairlawn, NJ 07410

Company Phone Number:

(201) 796-7100

Emergency Phone Number:

(201) 796-7100

CHEMTREC Phone Number, US:

(800) 424-9300

CHEMTREC Phone Number, Europe:

(202) 483-7616

CAS#        Chemical Name:      Percent   EINECS
7732-18-5   Water               62-64%    231-791-2
7647-01-0   Hydrogen chloride   36-38%    231-595-7

Hazard Symbols:
Risk Phrases:
					

Appearance: Clear, colorless to faintly yellow.

DANGER! CORROSIVE. SENSITIZER. MAY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY AND DIGESTIVE TRACT IRRITATION WITH POSSIBLE BURNS. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS.

Target Organs: None.

Potential Health Effects

Eye:

May cause irreversible eye injury. Vapor or mist may cause irritation and severe burns. Contact with liquid is corrosive to the eyes and causes severe burns.

Skin:

May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration.

Ingestion:

May cause circulatory system failure. Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death. May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive tract.

Inhalation:

Causes severe irritation of upper respiratory tract with coughing, burns, breathing difficulty, and possible coma. May cause pulmonary edema and severe respiratory disturbances.

Chronic:

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated exposure may cause erosion of teeth. May cause conjunctivitis and photosensitization.

Eyes:

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed.

Skin:

Get medical aid. Rinse area with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Ingestion:

Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately.

Inhalation:

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.

Notes to Physician:

Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Antidote:

No specific antidote exists.

General Information:

As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Not flammable, but reacts with most metals to form flammable hydrogen gas. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.

Extinguishing Media:

Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

Autoignition Temperature:

Not available.

Flash Point:

Not available.

NFPA Rating:

NFPA Rating: Not published.

Explosion Limits:

Lower: Not available.
Upper: Not available.

General Information:

Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks:

Large spills may be neutralized with dilute alkaline solutions of soda ash, or lime. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite.

Handling:

Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get on skin or in eyes. Do not ingest or inhale.

Storage:

Keep away from heat and flame. Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated away from incompatible substances.

Storage Code:

White

Engineering Controls:

Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.

Exposure Limits

Eyes:

Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.

Skin:

Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing:

Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators:

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1010.134. Always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when necessary.

Chemical Stability:

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Conditions to Avoid:

Incompatible materials, light.

Incompatibilities with Other Materials:

Acetate, acetic anhydride, alcohols + hydrogen cyanide, 2-aminoethanol, ammonium hydroxide, calcium carbide, calcium phosphide, cesium acetylene carbide, cesium carbide, chlorosulfonic acid, 1, 1-difluoroethylene, ethylene diamine, ethyleneimine, fluorine, lithium silicide, magnesium boride, mercuric sulfate, oleum, perchloric acid, potassium permanganate, b-propiolactone, propylene oxide, rubidum acetylene carbide, rubidum carbide, silver perchlorate + carbon tetrachloride, sodium, sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, uranium phosphide, vinyl acetate. Substance polymerizes on contact with aldehydes or epoxides.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

Hydrogen chloride, hydrogen gas.

Hazardous Polymerization

May occur.

RTECS:

CAS# 7647-01-0: MW4025000.

LD50/LC50:

CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 => 90 mL/kg.
CAS# 7647-01-0: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1108 ppm/1H
Inhalation, rat: LC50 =3124 ppm/1H.
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 900 mg/kg.

Carcinogenicity:

CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop. 65.
CAS# 7647-01-0: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop. 65.

Epidemiology:

No information available.

Teratogenicity:

Embryo or Fetus: Stunted fetus, ihl-rat TCLo=450 mg/m3/1H Specific Developmental Abnormalities: homeostasis, ihl-rat TCLo=450 mg/m3/1H.

Mutagenacity

No information available.

Neurotoxicity

No information available.

Ecotoxicity:

Trout LC100=10 mg/L/24H Shrimp LC50=100-330 ppm Starfish LC50=100-330mg/L/48H Shore crab LC50=240 mg/L/48H Chronic plant toxicity=100ppm.

Environmental:

Substance will neutralize soil carbonate-based components.

Physical:

No information available.

Other:

None.

RCRA D-Maximum Concentration of Contaminants

None of the components are on this list.

RCRA D Series - Chronic Toxicity Reference Levels

None of the components are on this list.

RCRA F Series Wastes

None of the components are on this list.

RCRA P Series Wastes

None of the components are on this list.

RCRA U Series Wastes

None of the components are on this list.

RCRA Substances Banned from Land Disposal

None of the components are on this list.

US DOT                           IATA            IMO             RID/ADR         Canadian TDG
Shipping Name: HYDROCHLORIC      No information  No information  No information  HYDROCHLORIC
			   ACID, SOLUTION    available.      available.      available.      ACID

Hazard Class:    8                                8(9.2)
UN Number:     UN1789                               UN1789
Packing Group:    II                                 II
					

TSCA

CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7647-01-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

Health and Safety Reporting List

None of the components are on this list.

Chemical Test Rules

None of the components are on this list.

TSCA Section 12b

None of the components are on this list.

TSCA Significant New Use Rule (SNUR)

None of the components are on this list.

CERCLA/SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ)

CAS# 7647-01-0: final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg)

CERCLA/SARA Threshold Planning Quantities (TPQ)

CAS# 7647-01-0: TPQ = 500 pounds

SARA Codes

CAS# 7647-01-0: acute.

CERCLA/SARA Section 313

This material contains Hydrogen chloride (CAS# 7647-01-0, 36-38%), which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.

Clean Air Act - Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)

CAS# 7647-01-0 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).

Clean Air Act - Class 1 Ozone Depletors

None of the components are on this list

Clean Air Act - Class 2 Ozone Depletors

None of the components are on this list.

Clean Water Act - Hazardous Substances

CAS# 7647-01-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.

Clean Water Act - Priority Pollutants

None of the components are on this list.

Clean Water Act - Toxic Pollutants

None of the components are on this list.

OSHA - Highly Hazardous

CAS# 7647-01-0 is considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

US State

State Right to Know

Hydrogen chloride can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Regulations

No information available.
No information available.

European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives:

Hazard Symbols:

Exposure Limits:

CAS#7647-01-0: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-BELGIUM:STEL 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-DENMARK:STEL 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-FINLAND:STEL 5 ppm (7 mg/m3);Skin
OEL-FRANCE:STEL 5 ppm (7.5 mg/m3)
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 5 mg/m3
OEL-JAPAN:STEL 5 ppm (7.5 mg/m3)
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-POLAND:TWA 5 mg/m3
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 5 ppm (5 mg/m3)
OEL-SWEDEN:STEL 5 ppm (8 mg/m3)
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 5 ppm (7.5 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm (15 mg/m3)
OEL-THAILAND:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3); STEL 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

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