SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)

HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION

SECTION 1 Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1. Product identifier

Substance name: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
Product name: HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION
Index No: 017-002-01-X
EC number: 231-595-7
CAS number: -
CAS name: -
IUPAC name: hydrochloric acid ...%
REACH registration number: 01-2119484862-27-0004
Type of substance:
Composition: mono constituent substance
Origin: inorganic

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture

The biggest consumer of hydrochloric acid solution is the chemical industry. Other application fields are the
pharmaceutical-, sugar-, textile- and paint industry. It is generally used for metal derusting engraving, surface cleaning
and for regeneration of ion-exchange resins and pH adjusting in water treatment processes.
Note: See Section 16 for a complete list of uses for which an ES (Exposure Scenario) is provided as an annex.

1.2.1. Uses advised against:

Any use involving aerosol formation or vapour release (> 10 ppm) or risk of splashes to eyes / skin where workers are
exposed without respiratory, eye or skin protection.

1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company identification:

BorsodChem Zrt.
H-3700 Kazincbarcika
Bolyai tér 1.
Phone: +36 48 511 211 (0-24)
Other comments:
Language(s) of the phone service: Hungarian, English.
E-mail of responsible person for SDS: [email protected]

1.4. Emergency telephone number

SGS Emergency Response Services

Phone: +32 3 575 55 55 (International, 0-24)
Asia Pacific: +800 ALERTSGS (+800-2537-8747) (free of charge, 0-24)
+65-6542-9595 (Singapore, 0-24)

Health Toxicological Information Service (HTIS)

Phone: 06 80 20 1199 (green number, free of charge, 0-24)
+36 1 476 6464 (0-24)
Other comments:
Language(s) of the phone service: Hungarian, English.

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SECTION 2 Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

2.1.1. Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard classes /
Hazard statement Remarks
categories
Met. Corr. 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye
Skin Corr. 1B
damage.
Affected organs: lungs; respiratory
system
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Route of exposure: Inhalation
C >= 10% w/w

Specific concentration limits:

Concentration range: >= 25 %
Hazard categories: Skin Corr. 1B
STOT SE 3
Met. Corr. 1

Concentration range: >= 10 % — < 25 %

Hazard categories: Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2
STOT SE 3
Met. Corr. 1

Concentration range: >= 0.1 % — < 10 %

Hazard categories: Met. Corr. 1

2.1.2. Classification according to 67/548/EEC

Classification R-phrases
C - Corrosive R34 Causes burns.
Xi - Irritant R37 Irritating to respiratory system.

S-phrases:

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

Specific concentration limits:

Concentration range (%): >= 25
Classification: C -Corrosive; R34 Causes burns.
Xi- Irritant; R37 Irritating to respiratory system.

Concentration range (%): >= 10 — < 25

Classification: Xi- Irritant; R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.

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2.2. Label elements
2.2.1. Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Product identifier: HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION

Substance: HYDROCHLORIC ACID ...%
Index No.: 017-002-01-X

Hazard pictograms:

GHS05 GHS07

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements:

H290 May be corrosive to metals.

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements:

P234 Keep only in original container.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if
present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin
with water/shower.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
P309+P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to permitted recycling or waste destruction company

Notes: Note B

Supplemental Hazard information (EU): Not applicable.

2.3. Other hazards

The substance does not meet the criteria for persistent, bioaccumulation and toxicity (PBT) or the criteria for Very
Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative (vPvB) in accordance with Annex XIII of 1907/2006/EC.

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SECTION 3 Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance

Concentration
Chemical name EC number CAS number Index No
% (w/w)
Hydrogen chloride 231-595-7 -(7647-01-0) 017-002-01-X 30-38

SECTION 4 First aid measures

4.1. Description of first aid measures

General advice: If exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
4.1.1. In case of inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Seek medical
advice.
4.1.2. In case of skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Seek
medical advice.
4.1.3. In case of eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present. Always seek
medical advice.
4.1.4. In case of ingestion: Only when conscious, rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.
4.1.5. Information to physician: Symptomatic treatment is advised.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: Irritation of eyes and mucous membranes. Burning
sensation in mouth. Severe skin irritation.
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Depending on the degree of exposure,
periodic medical examination is suggested.

SECTION 5 Fire-fighting measures

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media: All media. Suppress gases/mists with water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Substance itself is not flammable or explosive. The product
reacts with metals with evolution of highly flammable hydrogen.
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters
Non-combustible liquid. In case of warming up tanks shall be cooled with sprayed water
Special protective equipment: Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and self-contained breathing
apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode. Safety boots, gloves, safety helmet and
protective clothing should be worn.
Fire hazard class in Hungary: ‘E’ (no danger of fire).

SECTION 6 Accidental release measures

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment and wear
suitable respiratory equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel: Remove not affected people. Inform the relevant authorities.
6.1.2. For emergency responders: Protective clothing and breathing apparatus must be worn.
6.2. Environmental precautions: Avoid release to the environment. Collect leaking substance with suited hydrochloric acid
proof containers. Do not allow to enter into drain or surface waters.

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6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
6.3.1. Appropriate containment techniques: Small spills shall be covered with an absorbing agent, possibly ground limestone,
dolomite, calcium hydrate, dry soil or sand, and shall be removed in a closed container to a safe deposit for disposal.
Wash site of spillage thoroughly with large amount of water.
6.3.2. Appropriate clean-up procedures: Neutralise small spillages with lime or soda ash. Rinse remnant with plenty of water.
Other information: Collect contaminated material in suited acid proof containers. Dispose of contaminated material and
its container as hazardous waste according to local regulations.
6.4. Reference to other sections: See Section 1 for emergency contact information and Section 13 for waste disposal. Put on
appropriate personal protective equipment: see Section 8.

SECTIO N 7 Handling and storage

7.1. Precautions for safe handling

7.1.1. Protective measures: Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms. The efficiency of the ventilation
system must be monitored regularly because of the possibility of blockage. Atmospheric concentrations should be
minimized and kept as low as reasonably practicable below the occupational exposure limit.
The usual precautions for handling chemicals should be observed. Avoid any direct contact with the material. Use PPE.
Substance is not flammable.
7.1.2. Advice on general occupational hygiene: No eating, drinking, smoking or tobacco use at the place of work. Contact with
skin and eyes and inhalation of vapours must be avoided under all circumstances. Keep equipment clean. Keep stocks of
decontaminant readily available.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Do not store together with alkalies and oxidants. Keep
container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place. It shall not be stored in vicinity of flammable, oxidizable materials,
e.g. chlorates, metals, metal hydrides, which react with acid with hydrogen release, and oxidising agents (KMnO 4 ,
K 2 Cr 2 O 7 ), because chlorine gas may generate.
7.3. Specific end use(s): Not applicable.

SECTION 8 Exposure controls/personal protection

Significant routes of exposure:

Human exposure: by inhalation.
Environmental exposure: air.
Pattern of exposure: accidental/infrequent.

The recommended control strategies:

1. Employ good industrial hygiene practice.
2. Use local exhaust ventilation.
3. Enclose the process.
4. Seek the advice of a specialist.

8.1. Control parameters

8.1.1. Occupational exposure limits
Substance: hydrogen chloride
CAS number: 7647-01-0

Limit value (8 hours) Limit value (short term)

Country
(ppm) (mg/m³) (ppm) (mg/m³)
Hungary - 8 - 16
4 6
Germany 2 3 (15 minutes average (15 minutes average
value) value)
The Netherlands - 8 - 15
Source: http://limitvalue.ifa.dguv.de/WebForm_ueliste.aspx

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8.1.2. DNEL/PNEC-values

Workers:
Acute/short-term exposure-systemic effects (dermal and inhalation): Not applicable.
Acute/short-term exposure-local effects, (dermal): Not applicable.
Acute/short-term exposure-local effects ( inhalation): DNEL = 15 mg/m³ (10 ppm)

Long-term exposure-systemic effects (dermal and inhalation): Not applicable.

Long-term exposure-local effects (dermal): Not applicable.
Long-term exposure-local effects ( inhalation): DNEL = 8 mg/m³ (5 ppm)

General population:
Not relevant. Based on the properties and use of the substance.

PNEC aqua (freshwater): 36 µg/L

PNEC aqua (marine water): 36 µg/L
PNEC aqua (intermittent releases): 45 µg/L
PNEC STP : 36 µg/L
PNEC sediment (freshwater, marine water), soil: The substance dissociates in water, thus the effect is only a pH effect.

8.2. Exposure controls

8.2.1. Appropriate engineering controls: Provide effective ventilation. Make emergency shower, wash-basin and eye-rinser
available. Keep first aid kit in reach.
8.2.2. Personal protection equipment
8.2.2.1. Eye / Face protection: Closed safety goggles or face shield.
8.2.2.2. Skin protection: Acid-proof protective clothing, acid-proof shoes, boots.
Hand protection: Acid-proof protective gloves to EN 374. e.g. PVC or rubber gloves
8.2.2.3. Respiratory protection: breathing mask B2 marked insert, or suitable respiratory protective equipment.
8.2.2.4. General safety and hygiene measures: Wearing of closed work clothing is required and additionally to the stated
personal protective equipment. Keep away from drink, food and animal feeding stuffs. No eating, drinking, smoking or
tobacco use at the place of work. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Hands and face should be washed
before breaks. At the end of the shift the skin could be cleaned and skin-care agents applied.
8.2.3. Environmental exposure controls: In accordance with local and national regulations.

SECTION 9 Physical and chemical properties

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

9.1.1. Appearance
Physical state: liquid (at 20ºC, 1013 hPa)
Colour: colorless
Odour: pungent
Odour threshold: No data.
9.1.2. Basic data
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pH (20 C): < 1 (5% in water, acidic)
Melting point/freezing point: No data.
Initial boiling point / range: -85 °C (at 1013 hPa)
Flash point: In accordance with Column 2 adaptation statement of REACH Annex VII, this study is not required for
(inorganic substances, substances with only volatile organic components with flash points >100°C for aqueous solutions,
the estimated flash point is >200°C).
Evaporation rate: Inorganic substance.
Flammability: Non flammable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data.
Vapour pressure: 4620 kPa (at 25 °C)
Relative vapour density (air=1): 1.27 (at 20 °C)

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Density: 1.19 g/mL (at 25°C, 37% acid)
Solubility (water) 500 g/L (at 20°C)
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water: The substance is inorganic.
Auto-ignition temperature: Non-combustible.
Decomposition temperature: No data.
2
Viscosity: 1.7 mm /s (at 20°C, static)
Explosive properties: Based on structure (no chemical groups associated with explosive properties).
Oxidising properties: The substance has no oxidizing properties based on structure.
9.2. Other information:
Particle size distribution (granulometry): Granulometry is only relevant to solids. Substance is a solution.
Surface tension: Based on the structure, surface activity is not expected.
Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products: The substance is inorganic.
Dissociation constant: The study is scientifically impossible, HCl is a very strong acid and therefore the pKa is infinitely.

SECTION 10 Stability and reactivity

10.1. Reactivity: The HCl solution in water is a strong acid, it reacts violently with bases and is corrosive.
10.2. Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions: Reacts violently with oxidants forming toxic gas. Attacks many metals in the
presence of water forming flammable/explosive hydrogen.
10.4. Conditions to avoid: Reaction with strong oxidising agents. Reaction with alkaline substances (bases).
10.5. Incompatible materials: The product reacts with metals with evolution of highly flammable hydrogen. The acid reacts
violent with alkalies with evolution of heat.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products: Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, hydrogen.
By heating evolution of corrosive and toxic hydrogen chloride gas/aerosols. By contact with steel or aluminium and other
metals highly flammable hydrogen gas. By contact with fire traces of toxic chlorine gas possible. By contact with strong
oxidants (bleaching agents, H 2 O 2 , HNO 3 , etc) evolution of toxic chlorine gas.

SECTION 11 Toxicological information

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

11.1.1. Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity- oral: Not classified due to lack of data.
Acute toxicity- inhalation: Not classified. Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
3
Rat LC50 = 7521 mg/m air (30 min, gas)
Acute toxicity- dermal: Not classified due to lack of data.
11.1.2. Skin corrosion /irritation: Skin Corr. 1B
Rabbit Corrosive (aqueous solution at a percentage of 37%).
11.1.3. Serious eye damage/irritation:
Rabbit Serious damage to eyes (aqueous solution at a percentage of 10%) (96 h)
11.1.4. Respiratory or skin sensitization
Respiratory sensitization: Not classified, not sensitising.
Skin sensitization: Not classified, not sensitising.
11.1.5. Germ cell mutagenicity: Not classified. Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
11.1.6. Carcinogenicity: Not classified. Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Rat (inhalation, gas) NOAEL < 10 ppm (128 weeks)
11.1.7. Reproductive toxicity: Not classified due to lack of data.

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11.1.8. STOT-single exposure: STOT SE 3
Affected organs: lungs; respiratory system.
Route of exposure: inhalation (C >= 10% w/w).
11.1.9. STOT-repeated exposure: Not classified.
3
Rat (inhalation, gas) NOAEC= 15 mg/m
11.1.10. Aspiration hazard: Not classified due to lack of data.

SECTION 12 Ecological information

HCl is not classified for the environmental compartment based on its dissociation in the environment, lack of
bioaccumulation and lack of adsorption to particulate matter or surfaces. Furthermore, some factors such as the buffer
capacity, the natural pH and the fluctuation of the pH are very specific for a certain ecosystem. In the aquatic environment
the effects of HCl are clearly related to the pH effect, as HCl will dissociate fully in H 3 O+ & Cl- ions, of which the latter is not
a harmful substance. The substance itself thus will not reach the sediment/terrestrial environment. According to column II
of annex IV/X the tests can thus be waived.
12.1. Toxicity
12.1.1 Aquatic toxicity: Not classified.
Freshwater fish (Lepomis macrochirus) LC50 = 20.5 mg/L (pH = 3.25; 96 h)
Aquatic invertebrates (Daphnia magna) EC50/LC50 = 0.45 mg/L (pH = 4.9; 48 h)
Freshwater algae (Chlorella vulgaris) EC50/LC50 = 0.73 mg/L (pH = 4.7; 72 h)
Microorganisms (activated sludge) EC50/LC50 = 0.23 mg/L (pH = 5.2; 3 h)
12.1.2. Sediment toxicity: Data waiver.
12.1.3. Terrestrial toxicity: Data waiver.
12.2. Persistence and degradability: Data waiver.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential: Data waiver.
12.4. Mobility in soil: Data waiver.
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: The substance does not meet the criteria for persistent, bioaccumulation and
toxicity (PBT) or the criteria for Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative (vPvB).
12.6. Other adverse effects: After acute inhalation exposure to concentrations below the limit of classification for acute
inhalation adverse effects were observed in human case and human experimental studies. Based on possible short-term
3
effects, the DNEL= 15mg/m value will be used for acute inhalation exposure.

SECTION 13 Disposal considerations

13.1. Waste treatment methods: In accordance with the international and local waste management regulations.
Do not emit directly to drains, environment. After cautious neutralization with caustic solvent it is to be diluted with much
water.
European Waste Catalogue code (EWC): 06 01 02
13.1.1. Product / Packaging disposal:
Product: The unnecessary untreated product shall be considered as hazardous waste. The generated waste shall be
treated by specialized companies in disposing in line with the local regulations and with the hazardous waste regulations.
Packing: The uncleaned packing/container shall be handled in the same way as the product. The packaging material may
be reused after cleaning.
13.1.2. Waste treatment options: Observe local authority regulations.

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SECTION 14 Transport information

Land transport (ADR/RID/GGVSE)

Sea transport (IMDG-Code/GGVSee)
Air transport (ICAO-IATA/DGR)
14.1. UN-number: 1789
14.2. Proper shipping name: HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Language: English
14.3. Transport hazard classes: 8
Classification code: C1
14.4. Packaging group: II
Hazard label(s): 8
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment (ADR/RID): yes
Marine pollutant (IMDG): no
14.6. Special precautions for users
EmS number: F-A, S-B
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code: Not relevant.

SECTION 15 Regulatory information

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1. Information regarding relevant Community safety, health and environmental provisions
HCl is not listed in Annex I of Directive 96/82/EC (Seveso II).
The substance is listed in Annex V of DIRECTIVE 98/8/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16
February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal products on the market.
OTH (Office of the Chief Medical Officer of State)-permit: Only for synthetic HCl
Hydrochloric acid solution product using in pH adjusting in drinking-water and in public baths, and regeneration of ion-
exchange resins. Number: OTH 576/2009.
OÉTI (National Institute for Food and Nutrition Science)-permit: Only for synthetic HCl
Number: 6151-1/1998 OÉTI

15.1.2. EU regulations

• COUNCIL DIRECTIVE of 27 June 1967 on the approximation of laws, regulations and administrative provisions relating to
the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substances (67/548/EEC).
• Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on classification,
labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC,
and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006.
• REGULATION (EC) No 1907/2006 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 18 December 2006 concerning
the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), establishing a European Chemicals
Agency, amending Directive 1999/45/EC and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 793/93 and Commission Regulation
(EC) No 1488/94 as well as Council Directive 76/769/EEC and Commission Directives 91/155/EEC, 93/67/EEC, 93/105/EC
and 2000/21/EC.
• Council Directive 96/82/EC of 9 December 1996 on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous
substances.
• Directive 98/8/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 1998 concerning the placing of biocidal
products on the market.
• Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing
certain Directives Text with EEA relevance
• International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO).
• ESIS - European Chemical Substances Information System (http://esis.jrc.ec.europa.eu)
• ECHA Dissemination Portal (http://echa.europa.eu)

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15.1.3. National regulations

• Act XXV of 2000 on Chemical Safety

• Decree No. 44/2000 (27 Dec) of EüM (Ministry of Health) on the detailed regulation of some processes and activities
applied to treat hazardous substances and preparations.
• Decree No. 25/2000 (30 Sept) EüM-SZCSM (Ministry of Health - Ministry of Social and Family Affairs) on the chemical
safety of workplaces.
• Act LXXIX of 2011 on the publication of standardization of the texts for the amendments and supplements of 2011 to
annexes A and B of ADR (International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road by the European Agreement) in a harmonized
system.
• Act LIX of 2009 of 19 May 1980, in Bern, on the publication of standardization of the texts for the amendment of COTIF
(Convention on International Carriage by Rail) accepted in Vilnius and the amendments and supplements of 2009 to
annex of Appendix C of the Protocol of 3 June 1999 in a harmonized system.
• 38/2003. (VII.7). ESZCSM-FVM-KvVM joint decree on the conditions of producing and commercializing of biocide products.
• 98/2001. (VI. 15.) Government Decree on the conditions of execution for activities related to hazardous waste.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment: Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for the substance by the supplier.

SECTION 16 Other information

16.1. Indication of changes

This version replaces all previous versions.
Amendments have been made to Safety Data Sheet Version 1.0 in Sections 1- 16.

16.2. Abbreviations and acronyms:

CAS number: Chemical Abstracts Service number
CLP: Classification Labelling Packaging Regulation
DNEL: Derived No Effect Level
EC number: EINECS and ELINCS number
EC: European Commission
EC50: Half maximal effective concentration
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ES: Exposure scenario
Irrit.: Irritation
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 %
LD50: Median Lethal dose
LOAEC: Lowest Observed Adverse Effect Concentration
Met. Corr.: Substance or mixture corrosive to metals
NOAEC: No Observed Adverse Effect Concentration
NOEC: No Observed Effect Concentration
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
pKa: Acid dissociation constant
PNEC: Predicted No Effect Concentration
PROC: Process category
PC: Chemical Product Category
REACH: The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
Resp.: Respiratory
Sens.: Sensitization
Skin Corr.: Skin corrosion
STEL value: Short Term Exposure Limit value
STOT RE: Specific target organ toxicity — repeated exposure
STOT SE: Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure
STOT: Specific Target Organ Toxicity
STP: Sewage Treatment Plant
SU: Sector of use
vPvB: Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative

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16.3. Key literature references and sources for data: Registration dossier for HCl (EC 231-595-7).

16.4. Classification for substance and used evaluation method according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 (CLP):

Classification according to
Classification procedure
Regulation (EC) 1272/2008
Met. Corr. 1 On basis of test data.
Skin Corr. 1B On basis of test data.
STOT SE 3 On basis of test data.

16.5. R-, S-, H- and P-phrases

R-phrases:

R34 Causes burns.

R37 Irritating to respiratory system.

S-phrases:

S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).

H-phrases:

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H290 May be corrosive to metals.

P-phrases:

P234 Keep only in original container.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
P309+P311 IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to permitted recycling or waste destruction company

16.6. Generic list of applications (Exposure Scenarios)

ES1- Manufacture, recycling and distribution of hydrochloric acid (PROC 1, PROC 2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC 8a, PROC 8b,
PROC 9, PROC 15)
ES2 - Use as intermediate by industry (PROC 1, PROC 2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC 9)
ES3 - Formulation and (re)packing of hydrochloric acid and its formulations by industry and by professionals
(PROC 1, PROC 2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC 5, PROC 8a, PROC 8b, PROC 9)
ES4 - Industrial use of hydrochloric acid and formulations (PROC 1, PROC 2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC 9, PROC 10, PROC 13,
PROC 15, PROC 19)
ES5 - Professional use of hydrochloric acid and formulations (PROC 1, PROC 2, PROC 3, PROC 4, PROC 8a, PROC10, PROC 11,
PROC 13, PROC 15, PROC 19)
ES6 - Use of hydrochloric acid and formulations by consumers (PC20, PC21, PC35, PC37, PC38)

Annex 1. Exposure scenario (ES)

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HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION

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This SDS is prepared for the purpose of providing health, safety and environmental data. The information given corresponds with our actual knowledge and experience. While the descriptions,
data and information contained in the present datasheet are provided in good faith, these are to be considered as guidance only. Thus, this SDS shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific properties or quality standards.

This information is meant to describe our product in view of possible safety requirements, but it remains the responsibility of the customer to determine the applicability of the information
and suitability of any product for its own particular purpose, to provide a safe workplace and comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Since handling, storage, use and disposal is of the product are beyond our control and our knowledge, we do exclude any responsibility connecting to handling, storage, use or disposal of
this product.

Please note that if the product used as a component of another product, this SDS information may not be applicable.

Manufactured by:

BorsodChem Zrt.
Bolyai tér 1.
H-3700 Kazincbarcika
Hungary
Phone: +36-48 511 211
Fax: +36-48 511 511

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