Hydrogen Chloride HCl2 Safety Data Sheet SDS P4606
Hydrogen Chloride HCl2 Safety Data Sheet SDS P4606
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2. Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
DANGER! Toxic, corrosive, high-pressure liquid and gas.
May cause liver and kidney damage.
Can cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract burns.
Self-contained breathing apparatus must be worn by rescue workers.
Under ambient conditions, this colorless gas has a pungent, suffocating odor.
OSHA REGULATORY STATUS: This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard
Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
Effects of a Single (Acute) Overexposure
Inhalation. Overexposure to vapor concentrations moderately above 5 ppm irritates the
upper respiratory tract. Concentrations ranging from 50-100 ppm are intolerable. High
concentrations (e.g., greater than 50 ppm) cause choking, coughing, burning of the
throat, and severe irritation of the respiratory tract. Ulceration of the nose, throat, and
larynx; laryngeal spasm; pulmonary edema; and general lung injury may also occur.
Exposure to concentrations of 1500-2000 ppm is life-threatening. Liver and kidney injury
has been reported after exposure to vapors.
Skin Contact. Hydrogen chloride gas may severely irritate the skin, causing chemical burns
with ulceration and scarring. Repeated exposure to vapors may produce dermatitis.
With prolonged or widespread contact, the skin may absorb harmful amounts of material.
Swallowing. Highly toxic. May cause chemical burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus, and
stomach, with severe pain, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, and
collapse.
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Eye Contact. Exposure to the eye causes immediate pain and irritation with excess tear
production and closure of the eyelids. The severity of the injury depends on the
concentration and duration of contact and may range from slight excess redness and
irritation of the conjunctiva to total corneal opacification and blindness.
Effects of Repeated (Chronic) Overexposure. Prolonged or repeated exposure to vapor may
discolor or erode the teeth, cause the nose and gums to bleed, and ulcerate the nasal mucosa.
Other Effects of Overexposure. None known.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure. Breathing of vapor or mist may
aggravate asthma and inflammatory or fibrotic pulmonary disease. Skin contact may aggravate
an existing dermatitis.
CARCINOGENICITY: Hydrogen chloride is not listed by NTP and OSHA. IARC lists hydrogen
chloride under Group 3, Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS: None known. For further information, see section
12, Ecological Information.
3. Composition/Information on Ingredients
See section 16 for important information about mixtures.
COMPONENT
Hydrogen Chloride
*The symbol > means greater than.
CAS NUMBER
7647-01-0
CONCENTRATION
>99%*
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over-tight or rusted caps. Open valve slowly. If valve is hard to open, discontinue use and
contact your supplier. For other precautions in using hydrogen chloride, see section 16.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN STORAGE: Store and use with adequate ventilation. Firmly
secure cylinders upright to keep them from falling or being knocked over. Screw valve
protection cap firmly in place by hand. Store only where temperature will not exceed 125F
(52C). Store full and empty cylinders separately. Use a first-in, first-out inventory system to
prevent storing full cylinders for long periods.
RECOMMENDED PUBLICATIONS: For further information on storage, handling, and use, see
Praxair publication P-14-153, Guidelines for Handling Gas Cylinders and Containers. Obtain
from your local supplier.
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Unstable
Stable
May Occur
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PRODUCT
RQ:
5000 lb
(2270 kg)
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NOTE: Prior to using any plastics, confirm their compatibility with hydrogen chloride.
Mixtures. When you mix two or more gases or liquefied gases, you can create additional,
unexpected hazards. Obtain and evaluate the safety information for each component before
you produce the mixture. Consult an industrial hygienist or other trained person when you
evaluate the end product. Remember, gases and liquids have properties that can cause serious
injury or death.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT: In semiconductor process gas and other suitable applications,
Praxair recommends the use of engineering controls such as gas cabinet enclosures, automatic
gas panels (used to purge systems on cylinder changeout), excess-flow valves throughout the
gas distribution system, double containment for the distribution system, and continuous gas
monitors.
HAZARD RATING SYSTEMS:
NFPA RATINGS:
HEALTH
FLAMMABILITY
INSTABILITY
SPECIAL
=3
=0
=1
= None
HMIS RATINGS:
HEALTH
=3
FLAMMABILITY
=0
PHYSICAL HAZARD = 3
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Praxair asks users of this product to study this MSDS and become aware of product hazards
and safety information. To promote safe use of this product, a user should (1) notify employees,
agents, and contractors of the information in this MSDS and of any other known product
hazards and safety information, (2) furnish this information to each purchaser of the product,
and (3) ask each purchaser to notify its employees and customers of the product hazards and
safety information.
The opinions expressed herein are those of qualified experts within Praxair, Inc. We
believe that the information contained herein is current as of the date of this Material
Safety Data Sheet. Since the use of this information and the conditions of use of the
product are not within the control of Praxair, Inc., it is the users obligation to
determine the conditions of safe use of the product.
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