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HC049 Hydrogen Halides

The document provides risk assessment guidance for hydrogen halide gases, specifically hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide, and hydrogen iodide, highlighting their corrosive and toxic properties. It emphasizes the dangers of inhalation and contact with ammonia, and outlines safety measures for storage, use, and disposal. Emergency protocols are included for gas release situations and the need for proper protective equipment during handling.

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HC049 Hydrogen Halides

The document provides risk assessment guidance for hydrogen halide gases, specifically hydrogen chloride, hydrogen bromide, and hydrogen iodide, highlighting their corrosive and toxic properties. It emphasizes the dangers of inhalation and contact with ammonia, and outlines safety measures for storage, use, and disposal. Emergency protocols are included for gas release situations and the need for proper protective equipment during handling.

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49 Risk Assessment Guidance Hydrogen halide gases

Hydrogen chloride HCl (g) (36.46)


Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [H314]. Toxic if inhaled [H331].
Hydrogen chloride gas is dangerous in contact with:
• AMMONIA. Irritating, dense fumes are produced.
DANGER WEL (mg m-3): 2 (LTEL), 8 (STEL)

Hydrogen bromide HBr (80.19)


Hydrogen iodide HI (127.91)
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [H314]. May cause respiratory irritation [H335].
These substances are dangerous in contact with:
• AMMONIA. Irritating, dense fumes are produced.

DANGER WEL (mg m-3): 10 (STEL); hydrogen bromide

Storage Storage code: Situ [Colourless gas]

Follow standard procedures (see Emergency Hazcards and GL 120). NOTE:


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• GAS RELEASE: Evacuate the area if more than ~ 200 cm of hydrogen halide gas is released or if
Emergencies release is in a confined/poorly-ventilated space.
• CORROSIVE, TOXIC (inhalation). BEWARE DELAYED EFFECTS.

Read this Hazcard in conjunction with About Hazcards (Guide GL 120) Hazcards 2016 Edition ©CLEAPSS (Updated: 11/21)
49 Risk Assessment Guidance Hydrogen halides gases
Detailed guidance on specific activities and techniques involving these substances can be found at: www.cleapss.org.uk

General use of: Hazard information User Suggested general control measures and guidance

BEWARE DELAYED EFFECTS


Effects of exposure by inhalation may or may not be immediately
apparent and can develop and/or increase over time.
Inhalation by those with known breathing difficulties (eg, asthma)
may exacerbate such pre-existing conditions.
Hydrogen chloride DANGER If affected at any time, call the emergency services, informing
them of the quantity of hydrogen halide involved.
Corrosive (skin, eyes).
Toxic (inhalation). Prepare and use in an efficiently-working fume cupboard.
•
Do not inhale the gas.
•

TT • Wear splash-proof goggles when preparing or using the gas on a large


(Y9) scale (eg, for demonstration activities). Check activity-specific guidance
for additional eye protection advice.
• Take particular care to avoid skin contact. See activity-specific guidance
and/or GL120.
Other notes; see also detailed activity-specific guidance:
Hydrogen bromide • Preparing hydrogen chloride gas (TT): Search Practical Procedures.
DANGER
Hydrogen iodide • Organic reaction by-product (Y12): Preparative organic chemistry may
involve reactions that generate hydrogen chloride gas. Use a fume
Corrosive (skin, eyes).
cupboard or pass the gas into water via an inverted funnel (avoids suck-
Irritating (respiratory). back)
Disposal: W6 in a fume cupboard

Disposal Follow general guidance in About Hazcards (GL 120).

Read this Hazcard in conjunction with About Hazcards (Guide GL 120) Hazcards 2016 Edition ©CLEAPSS (Updated: 11/21)

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