Hydrochloric acid
Gas Cylinder
Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones
Health Hazard
Environment
Safety Data Sheets
| Manufacturer | Download |
|---|---|
| Alfa Aesar | Download PDF |
| Sigma Aldrich | Download PDF |
| TCI | Download PDF |
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H280 |
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated | Gases under pressure |
H301 |
Toxic if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H314 |
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H330 |
Fatal if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H331 |
Toxic if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H334 |
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled | Sensitization, respiratory |
H370 |
Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P233 |
Keep container tightly closed. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P284 |
[In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection. |
P301+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P301+P330+P331 |
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P302+P361+P354 |
IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P320 |
Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label). |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P342+P316 |
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Get emergence medical help immediately. |
P363 |
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P410+P403 |
Protect from sunlight. Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| NIOSH REL | Ceiling: 5 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 50 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless to slightly yellow gas with a pungent, irritating odor.
| Boiling Point | -121°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 40.5 atm |
NFPA 704 Diamond
0
3
1
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
anhydrous hydrogen chloride; aqueous hydrogen chloride; hydrochloric acid; muriatic acid
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 313
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.
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