Hydrochloric Acid

Product Name and Identification:

• Chemical      Name: Hydrochloric Acid
• Alternate      Names: Muriatic Acid, Hydrogen Chloride Solution
• CAS      #: 7647-01-0

Composition:

• Typically      10-38% HCl in water.

Hazard Identification and Classification:

• Classification:     Corrosive (H314), Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• Hazards:     Harmful if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements:

• P280:     Wear protective gloves, clothing, and eye/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331:     If swallowed, rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

Handling and Storage:

• Store      in a well-ventilated,

cool, and dry area in acid-resistant containers. Keep away from bases, metals, and organic materials.

General Uses:

• Used      in cleaning agents, pH adjustment in water treatment, and as a reagent in      chemical synthesis.

Physical and Chemical Properties:

• Appearance:      Clear, colourless to slightly yellow liquid
• Odor:      Pungent, irritating
• Boiling      Point: ~108 °C (depending on concentration)
• Solubility:      Miscible with water

Transport Information:

• UN      Number: 1789
• Class:      8 (Corrosive substances)