Hydrochloric Acid 6 M - 12 M (Concentrated) Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 395
Revision Date: December 3, 2018
SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Hydrochloric Acid 6 M - 12 M (Concentrated)
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9847
Signal Word DANGER
SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Skin and eye damage, corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin and eye burns and damage (H314+H318). Do not breathe mist, vapors or spray (P260).
Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral and inhalation (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed or inhaled (H332+H302). Avoid breathing mist, vapors or spray (P261). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).
Hazard class: Corrosive to metals (Category 1). May be corrosive to metals (H290).
Industrial exposure to hydrochloric acid vapors and mists is listed as a known human carcinogen by IARC (IARC-1).
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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse (P363). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331).
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Nonflammable, noncombustible solution. When heated to decomposition, emits toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.
NFPA Code
H-3 F-0 R-1
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate area and contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material, neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or calcium hydroxide, and deposit in a sealed bag or container. Absorb spills to prevent material damage (P390). See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Inorganic #9. Store with acids, except nitric acid. Store in a dedicated acid cabinet and away from any source of water; if an acid cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Cube™. Keep only in original container (P234). Keep container tightly closed (P233). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271). Exposure guidelines: (as concentrated HCl) Ceiling 5 ppm (OSHA); Ceiling 2 ppm (ACGIH); IDLH 50 ppm. Irritation threshold is ~ 5 ppm so any irritation is sign of exposure (per OSHA)
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Colorless to pale yellow, fuming liquid. Pungent odor. Soluble: Water and alcohol
pH: < 1
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers, bases, metals, metal oxides, hydroxides, amines, and other alkaline materials. Incompatible with cyanides, sulfides, and formaldehyde. Corrodes metal, including steel. Produces heat when diluted with water. Shelf life: Good, if stored properly. See Section 7 for further information.
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects: Eye and skin corrosion. Respiratory irritation, coughing, ulceration of nose and throat. Chronic effects: Corrosive to teeth. Target organs: Respiratory tract, teeth, skin, eyes.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
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