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Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd

Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Ltd.


Vadodara
SECTION 1: Product and Company Identification
Name HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Company M/s Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited,
P.O. Petrochemicals, Dist.: - Vadodara, Gujarat (India), Pin Code: 391346
Synonyms Muriatic Acid, Hydrogen chloride, Chlorohydric acid; Hydrogen chloride in
aqueous solution.
Emergency Contact Phone no. 09979897101, 09879604102
Details
E-mail headmarketing@gacl.co.in
ccr@gacl.co.in
SECTION 2: Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns. May
be fatal if inhaled or swallowed. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause
erosion of exposed teeth. Corrosive to metal.
Target Organs: Respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, teeth, eyes, skin.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation May be fatal if inhaled. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore
throat,
coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Causes chemical burns to the
respiratory tract. Causes corrosive action on the mucous membranes.
Skin Contact with liquid is corrosive and causes severe burns and ulceration. The severity of
injury depends on the concentration of the solution and the duration of exposure.
Eyes May cause irreversible eye injury. Vapour or mist may cause irritation and severe burns.
Contact with liquid is corrosive to the eyes and causes severe burns.
Ingestion Causes severe digestive tract burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death.
May cause corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and digestive
tract.
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
Component CAS-No. EC-No. Weight %
Hydrogen chloride 7647-01-0 231-595-7 ~30 - 32%
Water 7732-18-5 215-185-5 ~68-70%

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SECTION 4: First Aid Measures


Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do not use mouth-to-
mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial
respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other
proper respiratory medical device. Immediate medical attention is required
Skin Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Immediate
medical attention is required.
Eyes In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Get medical aid immediately.
Ingestion If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. If victim is
fully conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Most important Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric
symptoms/effects lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus
should be investigated: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the
delicate tissue and danger of perforation.
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Suitable Extinguishing Media Substance is non-flammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish
surrounding fire.
Flash Point Not applicable Explosion Limits
Auto ignition Temperature No data available Upper No data available
Lower No data available
Hazardous Combustion Hydrogen chloride gas
Products
Specific Hazards Arising from Corrosive Material. Causes burns by all exposure routes. Thermal
the Chemical decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours.
NFPA: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special hazards: ACID
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind
of spill/leak. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Environmental precautions Prevent waste from contaminating the surrounding environment.
Prevent soil and water pollution. Dispose of contents/container in
accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Contact supplier for any special requirements.
Methods and materials for Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed
containment and cleaning up containers for disposal.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Handling Do not breathe gas/vapour. Avoid all contact with skin, eyes, or clothing. Emergency eye
wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any
potential exposure.

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Storage Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Contents under pressure. Storage class: Liquid

SECTION 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection


Exposure Guidelines:
Component OSHA PEL ACGIH TWA
Hydrochloric acid Ceiling: 5 ppm Ceiling: 2 ppm
Engineering Measures Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the
workstation location. Local exhaust ventilation and fumes blower
provided to control acid fumes exposure.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield.
Skin and body protection Complete suit protecting against chemicals, the type of protective
equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount
of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory Protection Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate
use respirator cartridges as a backup to enginee protection, use a full-
face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Liquid Water solubility Soluble in water
Odour Pungent, Irritating Auto-ignition Not available
(Strong) temperature
pH <1 Viscosity 1.8 mPa.s @ 15°C
Melting point/freezing -35 °C Flammability (solid, No data available
point gas)

Initial boiling point and 57 °C @ 760 mmHg Decomposition No data available


boiling range temperature
Vapour pressure 84 mm Hg @ 20 0C Relative density 1.2 g/cm3 @ 25 °C
Vapour density 1.27 (Air = 1) Oxidizing properties The substance is not
classified as oxidizing.
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Reactive Hazard None known, based on information available
Stability Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid Incompatible products. Excess heat.
Incompatible Materials Metals, Strong oxidizing agents, Bases, sodium hypochlorite, Amines,
Fluorine, Cyanides, Alkaline.
Hazardous Decomposition Hydrogen chloride gas
Products
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

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Hazardous Reactions Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity LD50 238 - 277 mg/kg (Rat)
Carcinogenicity ACGIH - Not listed, OSHA - Not listed
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Eco toxicity Freshwater Fish-282 mg/L LC50 96 h Gambusia affinis, mg/L LC50 48 h Leucscus idus
Water Flea-56mg/L EC50 72h Daphni
Other Very toxic to aquatic life.
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical
is classified as a hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also
consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to ensure
complete and accurate classification.
Product Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber
highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed
disposal facility.
Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.
SECTION 14: Transport Information
UN number 1789
UN proper shipping name HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Transport hazard class Class 8: Corrosive material
Packaging group II
Environmental hazards No
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation.
SECTION 16: Other Information
Disclaimer
The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information
and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe
handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a
warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and
may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other material or in any process, unless
specified in the text.

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