Material Safety Data Sheet

Hydrochloric Acid

1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Id: 14987
Product Name: Hydrochloric Acid
Synonyms: Muriatic acid; hydrogen chloride, aqueous.
Chemical Family: None Known
Application: Acidizing of petroleum wells, boiler scale removal, pickling & metal cleaning, chemical intermediate, ore
reduction and pH control.

Distributed By:
Syndel Laboratories Ltd.
9211 Shaughnessy Street
Vancouver, BC
V6P 6R5

Prepared By: MSDS Department

Preparation date of MSDS: 08/05/2004

24-Hour Emergency Telephone Number (CHEMTREC): (800) 424-9300

2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS
Ingredients Percentage LD50s and LC50s Route & Species:
(W/W)
Hydrogen Chloride Anhydrous 31-37 Inhalation LC50 (Mouse) 1108 ppm
7647-01-0 Inhalation LC50 (Rat) 3124 ppm

Notes: No additional remark.

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Potential Acute Health Effects:
Eye Contact: Corrosive. Vapours are moderately irritating to the eyes. Concentrated vapour, mist or splashed liquid can
cause severe irritation, burns and permanent blindness.
Skin Contact: Corrosive. Contact with liquid can cause severe irritation, burns, and permanent scarring or even death.
Vapour or mist may cause redness, irritation and burns if contact is prolonged.
Inhalation: Corrosive to respiratory passages. Causes irritation of the respiratory tract, experienced as nasal discomfort
and discharge, with chest pain and coughing. May cause ulceration of the nose and throat. Vapours may cause
pulmonary edema. Symptoms can be delayed for several hours.
Ingestion: Corrosive. May be fatal if swallowed. Causes burns to the mouth, throat and stomach. Causes vomiting,
nausea, and diarrhea. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.

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 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Eye Contact: Flush contaminated eye with lukewarm running water for 30 minutes, holding eyelid open. Take care to not
rinse contaminated water into unaffected eye. If irritation persists, repeat flushing. Neutral saline solution may be used for
a further 30 minutes of irrigation. Seek medical attention immediately. Do not transport victim until the recommended
flushing period is completed, unless flushing can be continued during transport.
Skin Contact: Prompt removal of the material from the skin is essential. Remove all contaminated clothing and
immmediately wash the exposed areas with copious amounts of water for a minimum of 30 minutes or up to 60 minutes
for critical body areas. Obtain medical attention immediately. Do not transport victim until the recommended flushing period
is completed, unless flushing can be continued during transport.
Inhalation: If symptoms are experienced, remove source of contamination or move victim to fresh air. If symptoms
persist, get medical attention. If the affected person is not breathing, apply artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. In situations where administering oxygen is appropriate, first aiders must be trained in the safe use and handling
of oxygen. It is preferable to administer oxygen under a doctor's supervision or advice. If the heart has stopped, trained
personnel should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. Immediate medical assistance is required.
Ingestion: Seek immediate medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
or convulsing person. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep head below hips to prevent aspiration of liquid into the lungs.
Administer artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. If the heart has stopped, trained personnel should begin
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately. If conscious, wash out mouth with water.
Notes to Physician: Treatment based on sound judgment of physician and individual reactions of patient.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point: None.
Flash Point Method: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flammable Limits in Air (%): Not applicable.
Extinguishing Media: Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Special Exposure Hazards: Reacts with metals to generate flammable hydrogen gas. Containers exposed to intense
heat from fires should be cooled with water to prevent vapour pressure build-up which could result in container rupture.
Use water spray or fog to reduce or direct vapours.
Special Protective Equipment: Fire fighters should wear full protective clothing, including self-contained breathing
equipment.
NFPA RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: HEALTH 3, FLAMMABILITY 0, REACTIVITY 1
HMIS RATINGS FOR THIS PRODUCT ARE: HEALTH 3, FLAMMABILITY 0 , REACTIVITY 1

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautionary Measures: Wear appropriate protective equipment.
Environmental Precautionary Measures: Prevent entry into sewers or streams, dike if needed. Consult local authorities.
Procedure for Clean Up: Isolate spill and stop leak where safe. Restrict access to unprotected personnel. Ventilate area.
Neutralize with lime slurry, limestone, or soda ash. Absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste
disposal container. Flush area with water to remove trace residue.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: For industrial use only. Handle and open containers with care. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do
not ingest. Avoid inhalation of chemical. Empty containers may contain hazardous product residues. Keep the containers
closed when not in use. Launder contaminated clothing prior to reuse. Protect against physical damage. Use appropriate
personnel protective equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. When diluting, add this product to water in small
amounts to avoid spattering. Never add water to this material. CAUTION: Hydrogen, a highly flammable gas, can
accumulate to explosive concentrations inside drums, or any type of steel containers or tanks upon storage. Use non-
sparking tools.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area, away from heat and ignition sources. Keep away from direct sunlight.
Protect against moisture, water and physical damage. Store in accordance with good industrial practices. Drums should be
vented when received and then at least weekly to relieve internal pressure.

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 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation as necessary to maintain exposures to within applicable limits.
Respiratory Protection: If airborne concentrations exceed the Occupational Exposure Limit, use a NIOSH/MSHA
approved full facepiece respirator with acid gas cartridges. Under conditions immediately dangerous to life or health, or
emergency conditions with unknown concentrations, use a full-face positive pressure air-supplied respirator equipped with
an emergency escape air supply unit or use a self-contained breathing apparatus unit. Warning: Air purifying respirators do
not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Gloves: Rubber gloves. Neoprene gloves.
Skin Protection: The selection of personal protective equipment varies depending upon conditions of use. Apron,
coveralls and/or other resistant protective clothing. A chemical protective full-body encapsulating suit and respiratory
protection may be required in some operations. Impervious boots.
Eyes: Chemical goggles; also wear a face shield if splashing hazard exists.
Other Personal Protection Data: Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.

Ingredients Exposure Limit - ACGIH Exposure Limit - OSHA Immediately Dangerous

to Life or Health - IDLH
Hydrogen Chloride Anhydrous 2ppmCeiling 5 ppm Ceiling 50 ppm
7 mg/m³ Ceiling

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Fuming Liquid
Color: Colorless to pale yellow.
Odor: Sharp Pungent
pH For HCL solutions: 0.1(1.0 N), 1.1 (0.1 N), 2.02 (0.01 N)
Specific Gravity: 1.18
Boiling Point: 108.6 °C / 227 °F @ 20.2%
Freezing/Melting Point: -35 °C / -31 °F @ 31.5%
Vapor Pressure: 13.3 kPa (100 mm Hg) at 20 °C (36%)
Vapor Density: 1.268 @ 20 °C
% Volatile by Volume: 100%
Evaporation Rate: Not Available.
Solubility: Soluble in water. Soluble in alcohol.
VOCs: Not Available.
Viscosity: 2 centipoise (Dynamic)
Molecular Weight: Not Available.

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability: Stable.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat. Direct sunlight.
Materials to Avoid: Strong bases. Metals. Metal oxides. Hydroxides. Amines. Carbonates. Alkalies. Cyanides. Sulfides.
Sulfites. Formaldehyde.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: When heated to decomposition, emits toxic hydrogen chloride fumes and will
react with water or steam to produce heat and toxic and corrosive fumes. Thermal oxidative decomposition produces toxic
chlorine fumes and explosive hydrogen gas.
Additional Information: No additional remark.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion: Corrosive. May be fatal if swallowed. Causes burns to the mouth, throat and stomach. Causes vomiting,
nausea, and diarrhea. Aspiration of material into lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis which can be fatal.
Skin Contact: Corrosive. Contact with liquid can cause severe irritation, burns, and permanent scarring or even death.
Vapour or mist may cause redness, irritation and burns if contact is prolonged.
Inhalation: Corrosive to respiratory passages. Causes irritation of the respiratory tract, experienced as nasal discomfort
and discharge, with chest pain and coughing. May cause ulceration of the nose and throat. Vapours may cause
pulmonary edema. Symptoms can be delayed for several hours.

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Eye Contact: Corrosive. Vapours are moderately irritating to the eyes. Concentrated vapour, mist or splashed liquid can
cause severe irritation, burns and permanent blindness.

Additional Information: Repeated and prolonged exposure to low concentrations of mist or vapour can cause
discolouration and damage to tooth enamel, bleeding of the nose and gums, and chronic bronchitis and gastritis. Repeated
exposure to low concentrations of liquid, mist or vapour can cause redness, swelling and pain (dermatitis).

Acute Test of Product:

Acute Oral LD50: Not Available.
Acute Dermal LD50: Not Available.
Acute Inhalation LC50: Not Available.

Carcinogenicity:

Ingredients IARC - Carcinogens ACGIH - Carcinogens

Hydrogen Chloride Anhydrous Group 3 A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen

Carcinogenicity Comment: Not listed with IARC, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA as a carcinogen.

Reproductive Toxicity/ Teratogenicity/ Embryotoxicity/ Mutagenicity: Not Available.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicological Information:

Ingredients Ecotoxicity - Fish Species Acute Crustaceans Toxicity: Ecotoxicity - Freshwater

Data Algae Data
Hydrogen Chloride Anhydrous LC50 (bluegill) 3.6 mg/L Not Available. Not Available.

Other Information:
This material is expected to be toxic to aquatic life.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal of Waste Method: Disposal of all wastes must be done in accordance with municipal, provincial and federal
regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers should be recycled or disposed of through an approved waste management
facility.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT (U.S.):
DOT Shipping Name: Hydrochloric Acid Solution
DOT Hazardous Class 8
DOT UN Number: UN1789
DOT Packing Group: II
DOT Reportable Quantity (lbs): 5000
Notes: No additional remark.
Marine Pollutant: No.

ICAO/IATA:
IATA Proper Shipping Name: Hydrochloric Acid Solution
IATA Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN1789
Packing Group: II
IATA Label: Corrosive.
IATA Remarks: No additional remark.

IMDG:
IMDG Proper Shipping Name: Hydrochloric Acid Solution
Hazard Class: 8

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UN Number: UN1789
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: No.
IMDG Label: Corrosive.
Remarks: No additional remark.

TDG (Canada):
TDG Proper Shipping Name: HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: UN1789
Packing Group: II
Note: No additional remark.
Marine Pollutant: No.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

U.S. TSCA Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on theToxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Inventory List or exempt.

Canadian DSL Inventory Status: All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances List (DSL) or the
Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt.

U.S. Regulatory Rules

Ingredients CERCLA/SARA - Section SARA (311, 312) Hazard CERCLA/SARA - Section

302: Class: 313:
Hydrogen Chloride Anhydrous LISTED LISTED LISTED

California Proposition 65: Not Listed.

MA Right to Know List: Not Listed.
New Jersey Right-to-Know List: Not Listed.
Pennsylvania Right to Know List: Not Listed.

WHMIS Hazardous Class:

D1A VERY TOXIC MATERIALS
E CORROSIVE MATERIAL

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 16. OTHER INFORMATION
Additional Information: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Canadian Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all the
information required by the CPR.

Disclaimer: NOTICE TO READER:

Supplier expressly disclaims all express or implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the product or information provided
herein, and shall under no circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential
damages.

Do not use ingredient information and/or ingredient percentages in this MSDS as a

product specification. For product specification information refer to a Product
Specification Sheet and/or a Certificate of Analysis.

All information appearing herein is based upon data obtained from the manufacturer
and/or recognized technical sources. While the information is believed to be accurate,
Supplier makes no representations as to its accuracy or sufficiency. Conditions of use
are beyond Supplier's control and therefore users are responsible to verify this data
under their own operating conditions to determine whether the product is suitable for
their particular purposes and they assume all risks of their use, handling, and disposal
of the product, or from the publication or use of, or reliance upon, information
contained herein. This information relates only to the product designated herein, and
does not relate to its use in combination with any other material or in any other
process.

***END OF MSDS***

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