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Hydrochloric Acid
31%
Material Safety Data Sheet - MSDS

Section I. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY

1.1. Product identifier Hydrochloric Acid, 31%

1.2. Relevant identified uses of the 31% HCl
substance and uses advised against
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety MODERN NATIONAL CHEMICALS
data sheet P. O. Box: 743. Dammam 31421. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
1.4. Emergency contacts P: +966 013 834 6030 info@mn-chem.com
F: +966 013 834 6828

Section II. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate
ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container
closed.

Physical state:
Liquid. [Colorless]

OSHA/HCS status:
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Emergency overview:
DANGER! POISON! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN
BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING
ORGANS: LUNGS, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYE.

Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Keep container tightly
closed and sealed until ready for use. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.

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Routes of entry:
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential acute health effects:

Eyes: Severely corrosive to eyes. Causes severe burns. Skin: Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes
severe burns. Inhalation: Very toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to the respiratory system.

Ingestion: Very toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Carcinogenicity: No
known significant effects or critical hazards.

Mutagenicity: No known significant effects or critical hazards. Teratogenicity/ Reproductive toxicity: No

known significant effects or critical hazards.

Developmental effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects: No known
significant effects or critical hazards.

Target organs:
May cause damage to the following organs: lungs, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Medical conditions
aggravated by over-exposure: Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS
as being at risk.

Section III. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Componenet CAS-No. Percent Dimenson Hazardouse

Hydrogen Chloride 7647-01-0 30 – 31% V/V YES
Water 7732-18-5 69 – 70% V/V NO

Section IV. FIRST AID MEASURES

Causes severe irritation and burns. Harmful if swallowed. Avoid breathing vapor or dust. Use with adequate
ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothes. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container
closed.

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FIRST AID:
CALL A PHYSICIAN. SKIN: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Thoroughly clean clothing and shoes before reuse.

EYES:
Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lids occasionally. Seek Medical Aid.

INHALATION:
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

INGESTION:
Give several glasses of milk or water. Vomiting may occur spontaneously, but DO NOT INDUCE! Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Section V. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Fire Extinguisher Type:

Any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire

Fire Fighting Procedure:

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and clothing.

Fire / Explosion Hazards:

Thermal decomposition produces highly toxic fumes.

Section VI. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURE

Evacuate area. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Dispose of in a manner
consistent with federal, state, local regulations. Personal precautions: No action shall be taken involving
any personal risk or without suitable training. Evacuate surrounding areas. Keep unnecessary and
unprotected personal from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Shut off all ignition
sources. No flares, smoking or flames in hazard area. Provide adequate ventilation. Were appropriate
respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Environmental
precautions: Avoid dispersal of spilled material and runoff and contact with soil, waterways, drains and
sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the product has caused environmental pollution (sewers,

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waterways, soil or air). Spill: Stop leak if without risk. Move containers from spill area. Approach release
from upwind. Prevent entry into sewers, water courses, basements or confined areas. Contain and collect
spillage with non-combustible, absorbent material e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite or diatomaceous earth and
place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Use spark-Proof tools and
explosion- proof equipment. Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Contaminated absorbent
material may pose the same hazard as the spilled product. Note: see section 1 for emergency contact
information and section 13 for waste disposal. Dilute with water and mop up if water- soluble or absorb with
an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container

Section VII. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Store away from heat, open flames, organic chemicals and sunlight.

Section VIII. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator

Mechanical Local Exhaust Ventilation
Protective Gloves: NIOSH Approved Gloves
Eye Protection: Goggles and Face Shield

Hygiene measures:
Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking, and
using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove
potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash
stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

Personal Protection:

Eyes:
Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used when a risk assessment indicates this
is necessary to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts. Recommended: splash goggles,
face shield.

Skin:

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Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and risks
involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Body recommended:
Chemical-resistant suit and gloves

Respiratory:
Use a properly fitted, air-purifying or air-fed respirator complying with an approved standard if a risk
assessment indicates this is necessary. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated
exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Hands:
Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times
when handling chemical products if a risk assessment indicates this is necessary.

Environmental exposure controls:

Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the
requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering
modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable level

Section IX. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

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Section X. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Section XI. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Section XII. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Aquatic toxicity

Product/ ingredient name

Hydrochloric Acid

Acute LC50 282000 ug/L Fresh water Fish – Western mosquitofish – Gambusia affinis –

Adult 96 hours Acute LC50 260000 ug/L Marine water Crustaceans – Common shrimp, sand shrimp –
Crangon crangon – Adult 48 hours Acute LC50 240000 ug/L Marine water Crustaceans – Green or Europeon
shore crab – Carcinus maenas – Adult 48 hours.

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Environmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Other adverse effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Section XIII. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

The information presented only applies to the material as supplied. The identification based on
characteristic(s) or listing may not apply if the material has been used or otherwise contaminated. It is the
responsibility of the waste generator to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material
generated to determine the toxicity and physical properties of the material generated to determine the
proper waste identification and disposal methods in compliance with applicable regulations. Disposal
should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations.

Section XIV. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Classification:
Hydrochloric Acid Solution, 8, UN1789, PG II DOT Regulations may change from time to time. Please
consult the most recent D.O.T. regulations.

Section XV. REGULATORY INFORMATION

HCS Classification:
Target organ effects Corrosive material Highly Toxic material

U.S. Federal regulations:

United States inventory (TSCA 8b): listed
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances:
Hydrochloric Acid SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notifications: Hydrochloric Acid
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Hydrochloric Acid
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution- Chemical inventory- hazard identification: Hydrochloric Acid
Immediate (acute) health hazard, Delayed (chronic) health hazard
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: Hydrochloric Acid

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Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substance: No products were found.
Clean Air Act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substance: No products were found

DEA List l Chemicals : not listed (Precursor Chemicals)

DEA List ll Chemicals : listed (essential Chemicals)

SARA 313
Form R – Reporting Requirements: Hydrochloric Acid
CAS number : 7647-01-0 Concentration : 100

Supplier notification : Hydrochloric Acid

CAS number : 7647-01-0 Concentration : 100

SARA 313 notifications must not be detached from the MSDS and any copying and redistribution of the
MSDS shall include copying and redistribution of the notice attached to copies of the MSDS subsequently
redistributed.

Massachusetts Substance : This material is listed.

New Jersey Hazardous Substances : This material is listed.
New York Acutely Hazardous Substances : This material is listed.
Pennsylvania RTK Hazardous Substances : This material is listed. Canada
WHMIS (Canada) :
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (Very toxic)
Class E: Corrosive material
Canadian lists : CEPA Toxic Substance: This material is not listed.
Canadian ARET: This material is not listed.
Canadian NPRI: This material is listed.
Alberta Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
Ontario Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
Quebec Designated Substances: This material is not listed.
CEPA DSL/ CEPA NDSL : CEPA DSL:
This material is listed or exempted.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR and the MSDS contains
all the information required by the CPR.

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Section XVI. OTHER INFORMATION

The information herein is believed to be accurate and is offered in good faith for the user's consideration and
investigation. No warranty either expressed or implied is made for the completeness or accuracy of the information
whether originating from the above mentioned company or not. Users of this material should satisfy themselves by
independent investigation of current scientific and medical knowledge that the material can be used safely.

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