SAFETY DATA SHEET

1. Identification
Product identifier: Hydrochloric Acid
Synonym(s): Muriatic Acid, Hydrogen Chloride
Recommended use: For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use.
Restrictions on use: Not determined.
Details of the supplier of the Safety data sheet Manufacturer
Company Name Sitara Chemical Industries Ltd.
Address: 32-K.M, Sheikhupura Road, Faisalabad
Telephone Number: (+92)041-4689141-5
Emergency Number (+92)041-4689141-5 (Ext.1161)
Website http://www.sitara.com.pk

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Classification
Physical Hazards
Corrosive to metal Category 1
Health Hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
1.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure Category 3
Target Organs
1. Respiratory tract irritation.
Unknown toxicity - Health
Acute toxicity, oral 0%
Acute toxicity, dermal 0%
Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 30 %
Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 30 %
Label Elements

Signal Word: Danger

Hazard Statement:
Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. May
be corrosive to metals.
Precautionary Statements
Prevention: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors
or in a well-ventilated area. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective
 gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response:
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON
CENTER/doctor.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a corrosion-resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
Store in a well-ventilated place.
Disposal: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance
with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC): None

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Mixtures

Chemical Identity CAS number Content in percent (%)*

Hydrochloric acid 7647-01-0 20-40%
* All concentrations are percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in percent by volume.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General information:
Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in
attendance
Ingestion: Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If vomiting
occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician or poison control center
immediately. If breathing stops, provide artificial respiration.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, remove contact
lenses. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Symptoms:
Symptoms: Causes severe skin and eye burns. Respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed.
Hazards: None known.
Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed.
Treatment: Treat symptomatically. Symptoms may be delayed
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Fire Hazards: No unusual fire or explosion hazard noted.
Suitable extinguishing media:
The product is non-combustible. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding
materials.
Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known.
Specific hazards arising from the chemical:
Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products. Contact with metals may evolve
 flammable hydrogen gas.
Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
Special fire fighting procedures: Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Use water
spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including
flame retardant coat, helmet with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in enclosed spaces, SCBA.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. Evacuate area. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Keep
upwind. See Section 8 of the SDS for Personal Protective Equipment.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up:
Neutralize with lime or soda ash. Absorb spill with vermiculite or other inert material, then place in a container
for chemical waste. Dike far ahead of larger spill for later recovery and disposal.
Notification Procedures: .Inform authorities if large amounts are involved.
Environmental Precautions:
Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. Avoid discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling:
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash hands
thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use caution when adding this
material to water.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Do not store in metal containers. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated and dry place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control Parameters
Occupational Exposure Limits

Chemical Identity Type Exposure Limit Source

Values
Hydrochloric acid Ceiling 2 ppm US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (2011)
Ceil_Time 5 ppm 7 mg/m3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (2010)
Ceiling 5 ppm 7 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29
CFR 1910.1000) (02 2006)
Ceiling 5 ppm 7 mg/m3 US. OSHA Table Z-1-A (29 CFR 1910.1000) (1989)

Ceiling 5 ppm 7 mg/m3 US. Tennessee. OELs. Occupational Exposure Limits,

Table Z1A (06 2008)
AN ESL 5.4 ppb US. Texas. Effects Screening Levels (Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality) (03 2014)
ST ESL 130 ppb US. Texas. Effects Screening Levels (Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality) (12 2010)
ST ESL 190 µg/m3 US. Texas. Effects Screening Levels (Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality) (12 2010)
AN ESL 7.9 µg/m3 US. Texas. Effects Screening Levels (Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality) (03 2014)
TWA PEL 0.3 ppm 0.45 US. California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section
5155. Airborne Contaminants (01 2015)
mg/m3
Ceiling 2 ppm US. California Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Section 5155. Airborne Contaminants (01 2015)
Appropriate Engineering Controls: No data available.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment

General information:
Good general ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used. Ventilation rates should be
matched to conditions. If applicable, use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering
controls to maintain airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If exposure limits have not been
established, maintain airborne levels to an acceptable level.
Eye/face protection: Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles) and a face shield.
Skin Protection /Hand Protection: Chemical resistant gloves
Other: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
Respiratory Protection:
If engineering controls do not maintain airborne concentrations below recommended exposure
limits (where applicable) or to an acceptable level (in countries where exposure limits have not been
established), In case of inadequate ventilation an approved respirator must be worn.
Hygiene measures:
Provide eyewash station and safety shower. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Wash hands before
breaks and immediately after handling the product. Do not get in eyes. Wash contaminated clothing before
reuse.

9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance
Physical state: Liquid
Form: Liquid
Color: Colorless
Odor: Pungent
Odor threshold: No data available.
pH: 0.1 (1 N aqueous solution)
Melting point/freezing point: -35 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: 48 °C
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation rate: No data available.
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available.
Upper/lower limit on flammability or explosive limits
Flammability limit - upper (%): No data available.
Flammability limit - lower (%): No data available.
Explosive limit - upper (%): No data available.
Explosive limit - lower (%): No data available.
Vapor pressure: 14.1 kPa
Vapor density: No data available.
Density: 1.18 g/ml (20 °C)
Relative density: 1.18 (20 °C)
Solubility (ies)
Solubility in water: Soluble
Solubility (other): No data available.
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available.
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available.
Decomposition temperature: No data available.
Viscosity: No data available

10. Chemical Stability & Reactivity Information

Reactivity: Reacts violently with strong alkaline substances.
Chemical Stability: Material is stable under normal conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Conditions to avoid:
Avoid contact with strong reducing agents. Strong oxidizing agents. Contact with alkalis.
Incompatible Materials: Amines. Alkalies. Metals. Reducing agents. Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Chlorine. Hydrogen chloride. By heating and fire, corrosive vapors/gases may be formed.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Inhalation: Causes severe burns
Skin Contact: Causes severe skin burns.
Eye contact: Causes serious eye damage.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity (list all possible routes of exposure)
Oral Product: ATEmix (Rat): 2,368.42 mg/kg
Dermal Product: ATEmix (Rabbit) 3,813.16 mg/kg
Inhalation Product: Not classified for acute toxicity based on available data.
Repeated dose toxicity Product: No data available
Skin Corrosion/Irritation Product: Causes severe skin burns.
Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Product: Causes serious eye damage
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization Product: Not a skin sensitizer.
Carcinogenicity Product: This substance has no evidence of carcinogenic properties.
IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans:
No carcinogenic components identified
US. National Toxicology Program (NTP) Report on Carcinogens:
No carcinogenic components identified
US. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050):
No carcinogenic components identified
Germ Cell Mutagenicity
In vitro Product: No mutagenic components identified
In vivo Product: No mutagenic components identified
Reproductive toxicity Product: No components toxic to reproduction
Specific Target Organ Toxicity- Single Exposure Product: Respiratory tract irritation.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity-Repeated Exposure Product: None known.
Target Organs
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure: Respiratory tract irritation.
Aspiration Hazard Product: Not classified
Other effects: None known.
 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Acute hazards to the aquatic environment:
Fish Products: No data available.
Specified substance(s):
Hydrochloric acid LC 50 (Western mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis), 96 h): 282 mg/l
Aquatic Invertebrates Product: No data available.
Specified substance(s):
Hydrochloric acid LC 50 (Green or European shore crab (Carcinus maenas), 48 h): 240 mg/l
LC 50 (Common shrimp, sand shrimp (Crangon crangon), 48 h): 260 mg/l
Chronic hazards to the aquatic environment:
Fish Product: No data available.
Aquatic Invertebrates Product: No data available.
Toxicity to Aquatic Plants Products: No data available.
Persistence and Degradability
Biodegradation Product: Expected to be readily biodegradable
BOD/COD Ratio Product: No data available.
Bioaccumulative potential
Bioconcentration Factor (BCF) Product No data available on bioaccumulation.
Partition Coefficient n-octanol / water (log Kow) Product: No data available.
Mobility in soil: The product is water soluble and may spread in water systems.
Other adverse effects:
Large amounts of the product may affect the acidity (pH-factor) in water with possible risk of harmful effects
to aquatic organisms.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal instructions: Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local laws.
Contaminated packaging: Since emptied containers retain product residue, follow label warnings even after
container is emptied.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT
UN Number: UN 1789
UN Proper Shipping Name: Hydrochloric acid
Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class: 8
Label(s): 8
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: No
Special precautions for user: Keep away from alkalis.
IMDG
UN Number: UN 1789
UN Proper Shipping Name: Hydrochloric acid
Transport Hazard Class(es)
Class: 8
Label(s): 8
EmS No.: F-A, S-B
Packing Group: II
 Marine Pollutant: No
Special precautions for user: Keep away from alkalis.
IATA
UN Number: UN 1789
Proper Shipping Name: Hydrochloric acid
Transport Hazard Class(es):
Class: 8
Label(s): 8
Packing Group: II
Marine Pollutant: No
Special precautions for user: Keep away from alkalis.

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

US Federal Regulations
TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D)
None present or none present in regulated quantities.
US. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR 1910.1001-1050)
None present or none present in regulated quantities.
CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4):
Chemical Identity Reportable quantity
Hydrochloric acid 5000 lbs.
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA)
Hazard categories
Corrosive to metal
Acute toxicity (any route of exposure)
Skin Corrosion or Irritation
Serious eye damage or eye irritation
Specific target organ toxicity (single or repeated exposure)
SARA 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
Chemical Identity Reportable quantity Threshold Planning Quantity
Hydrochloric acid 5000 lbs. 500 lbs.
SARA 304 Emergency Release Notification
Hydrochloric acid 5000 lbs.
SARA 311/312 Hazardous Chemical
Chemical Identity Threshold Planning Quantity
Hydrochloric acid 500 lbs.
SARA 313 (TRI Reporting)
Chemical Identity Reporting Threshold for other users Reporting Threshold for manufacturing
Hydrochloric acid 10000 lbs. 25000 lbs.
Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR 68.130):
Chemical Identity Reportable quantity
Hydrochloric acid 5000 lbs
Clean Water Act Section 311 Hazardous Substances (40 CFR 117.3):
Chemical Identity Reportable quantity
Hydrochloric acid Reportable quantity: 5000 lbs.
US State Regulations
US. California Proposition 65: No ingredient regulated by CA Prop 65 present.
US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act
Chemical Identity Hydrochloric acid
US. Massachusetts RTK - Substance List
Chemical Identity Hydrochloric acid
US. Pennsylvania RTK - Hazardous Substances
Chemical Identity Hydrochloric acid
US. Rhode Island RTK
Chemical Identity Hydrochloric acid
International regulations
Montreal protocol Not applicable
Stockholm convention Not applicable
Rotterdam convention Not applicable
Kyoto protocol Not applicable
Inventory Status:
Australia AICS: On or in compliance with the inventory
Canada DSL Inventory List: On or in compliance with the inventory
EINECS, ELINCS or NLP: On or in compliance with the inventory
Japan (ENCS) List: On or in compliance with the inventory
China Inv. Existing Chemical Substances: On or in compliance with the inventory
Korea Existing Chemicals Inv. (KECI): On or in compliance with the inventory
Philippines PICCS: On or in compliance with the inventory
US TSCA Inventory: On or in compliance with the inventory
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals: On or in compliance with the inventory
Mexico INSQ: On or in compliance with the inventory
Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory: On or in compliance with the inventory
Japan ISHL Listing: Not in compliance with the inventory.
16. LABELING INFORMATION

NFPA Hazard ID

Hazard rating: 0 - Minimal; 1 - Slight; 2 - Moderate; 3 - Serious; 4 - Severe; RNP - Rating not possible COR: Corrosive

DISCLAIMER: All information given in this data sheet by the company's technical staff is compiled based on data
that they believe in their good faith judgment is accurate. The company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for
its accuracy or for any results which may be obtained by customers. Any customer who relies upon any advice or
information given in this data sheet by the company or by its technical staff does so entirely at its own risk and the
company will not be liable for any loss or damage thereby suffered notwithstanding any want of care on the part
of the company or its staff in compiling or giving the advice or information.