⚠ DANGER: Strong mineral acid producing HCl vapours. Immediately corrosive to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. NEVER mix with bleach — produces toxic chlorine gas. Corrodes metals.
GHS Hazard Pictograms
⚗ Corrosive☠ Acutely Toxic
Hazard Statements (H-codes)
H290 – May be corrosive to metals
H314 – Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335 – May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements (P-codes)
P260 – Do not breathe vapours
P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN: Remove clothing, rinse with water
P305+P351+P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously for 15 min
P310 – Immediately call Poison Control
First Aid Measures (Section 4)
👁Eye Contact▼
Flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate emergency care — acid causes irreversible eye damage.
🖐Skin Contact▼
Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Flush with large amounts of water for 15+ minutes. Seek medical attention.
🫁Inhalation▼
Remove to fresh air immediately. HCl vapour causes pulmonary edema at high concentrations — seek emergency care. Do not re-enter without SCBA.
🫦Ingestion▼
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give water if conscious. Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) and seek emergency care.
Storage & Handling
🔒 Storage & Handling: Store in acid-resistant containers in well-ventilated area. Keep away from bleach, oxidizers, and metals. Secondary containment required.
PPE Requirements
Chemical splash goggles
Face shield
Acid-resistant gloves (butyl or neoprene)
Acid-resistant apron
Acid/gas cartridge respirator
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