Safety Data Sheet

Section 1. Identification
Product Identifier Hydrochloric Acid Version: 4
Effective Date: 25 January 2021
Other Means Of None
Identification
Initial Supplier Chemfax Products Ltd.
Identifier 11444 – 42 Street SE
Calgary, AB T2C 5C4
Tel: 403-287-2055
Recommended Use Inhibited mineral acid, scale remover, pickling liquor, pH control, downhole
and Restrictions applications. No restrictions.
On Use
Product Family Inorganic Acid
Emergency Phone 1-855-887-2055 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm MST

Section 2. Hazard Identification

Hazard Classification

Physical Hazards
Corrosive to Metals – Category 1
Health Hazards
Skin Corrosion/Irritation – Category 1B
Eye Damage/Irritation – Category 1
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - (Single Exposure) – Category 3
Specific Target Organ Toxicity, (Repeated Exposure) – Category 2
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statement May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye
damage. May cause respiratory irritation; or may cause drowsiness
or dizziness. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
Precautionary Prevention Keep only in original packaging. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash
Statement hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, clothing,
eye and face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated
area.
Precautionary Response Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Statement IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

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IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower if on clothes. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
breathing. Immediately call a doctor if you feel unwell.
Specific treatment: do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical
personnel.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Get medical attention if you feel unwell.
Precautionary Storage Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container
Statement tightly closed.
Precautionary Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
Statement
Other Hazards None

Section 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical Name Common Name or Synonyms CAS NO. and Other % by weight
Unique Identifiers
Hydrochloric Acid Muriatic acid 7647-01-0 31 - 37

Section 4. First-Aid Measures

Eye Contact Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
Skin Contact Immediately flush skin with running water. Remove and isolate
contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation
develops and persists.
Inhalation Remove victim to fresh air. If there is difficulty breathing, seek
immediate medical attention.
Ingestion If symptoms develop obtain medical attention or call POISON
CONTROL CENTER. Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do
so by medical personnel. If spontaneous vomiting occurs, keep head
below hips to prevent aspiration of vomitus.
Most Important Causes burns by all exposure routes. Product is a corrosive material.
Symptoms and Effects Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated. Possible perforation
Both Acute and Delayed of stomach or esophagus should be investigated: Ingestion causes
severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of
perforation.

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Immediate Medical If in eyes or on skin rinse with plenty of water. If ingested, do not induce
Attention and Special vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.
Treatment

Section 5. Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable and Unsuitable Use extinguishing media suitable for the surrounding fire.
Extinguishing Media
Hazardous When heated to decomposition, emits toxic hydrogen chloride fumes
Combustion Products and will react with water or steam to produce heat and toxic and
corrosive fumes. Thermal oxidative decomposition produces toxic
fumes and explosive hydrogen gas.
Specific Hazards Arising Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose
From The Product upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.
Special Protective Fire-fighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full
Equipment and protective clothing. Use water spray to cool containers and structures
Precautions For Fire- exposed to fire.
Fighters Reacts with metals to generate flammable hydrogen gas. Containers
exposed to intense heat from fires should be cooled with water to
prevent vapour build up which could result in container rupture. Use
water spray or fog to reduce or direct vapours.

Section 6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions, Chemical resistant (rubber / neoprene) gloves, coveralls and footwear.
Protective Equipment and Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Emergency Procedures
Environmental Avoid dispersal of spilled material, runoff and contact with soil,
Precautions waterways, drains and sewers.
Methods and Materials for Isolate spill and stop leak. Restrict area to required and protected
Containment and Clean- persons only. Ventilate area. Neutralize with lime slurry, limestone or
Up soda ash. Flush area with water to remove residues.

Section 7. Handling and Storage

Precautions For Safe Handle with care, corrosive material. Empty containers may contain
Handling hazardous residues. Never add water to this material. Do not mix with
materials such as Bleach.
Conditions For Safe Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Avoid direct sunlight. Keep
Storage containers closed when not in use. Drums may require venting to
release internal pressure.

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Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Control Parameters TWA: 8 Hr STEL: 15 min Ceiling IDLH *
Hydrochloric acid 2ppm 5ppm 50 ppm
ACGIH OPSHA

* Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health

Exposure Controls Local exhaust ventilation
Appropriate Engineering Use only under a chemical fume hood. Ensure that eyewash stations
Controls and safety showers are close to the workstation location.
Individual Protective
Measures
Eye/Face Protection Wear chemical safety goggles. When transferring material wear face-
shield in addition to chemical safety goggles.
Skin Protections Wear long sleeves and other protective clothing to prevent repeated or
prolonged skin contact.
Respiratory Protection Air purifying respirator fitted with cartridges for acid vapours and
mists.

Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance Colourless to pale yellow fuming liquid
Odour Pungent Odour
Odour Threshold Not available.
pH <1
Flash Point Not flammable
Boiling Point and Boiling Range 110°C
Melting Point and Freezing Point -30°C
Evaporation Rate No data
Flammability (solid, gas) Not applicable
Upper and Lower Flammability or No data
Explosive Limits
Vapour Pressure 13.3 kPa @ 20 °C
Vapour Density 1.268 @ 20 °C
Relative Density 1.18
Solubility Soluble
Auto-ignition Temperature No data
Decomposition Temperature No data
Viscosity No data

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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity Reacts with metals and bases.
Chemical Stability The product is stable
Possibility of Hazardous Will not occur. Reaction with some incompatible materials – aldehydes
Reactions / epoxides, can cause polymerisation. It may react with aluminium with
the liberation of flammable hydrogen gas.
Conditions to Avoid Do not allow vapour to accumulate in low or confined area. Avoid heat
and direct sunlight.
Incompatible Materials Strong bases, metals, metal oxides, hydroxides, amines, carbonates,
alkalis, cyanides, sulfides, sulphites, formaldehyde.
Hazardous Decomposition Under normal storage condition decomposition will not occur.
Products

Section 11. Toxicological Information

Component Toxicity LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Hydrochloric Acid 0.7 g/kg (Rat) 5.01 g/kg (Rabbit) 3124 ppm (Rat)
Likely Routes of Exposure
Skin: Contact with liquid can cause severe irritation, burns and permanent
scarring, possibly death. Vapours and mists may cause redness,
irritation and burns if contact is prolonged.
Eyes: Vapours can be irritating to the eyes. Concentrated vapours, mists or
splashed liquid can cause severe irritation, burns and permanent
blindness.
Inhalation: Causes irritation of the respiratory tract, experienced as nasal
discomfort and discharge, with chest pain and coughing. May cause
ulceration of the nose and throat. Vapours may cause pulmonary
oedema (fluid in the lungs). Symptoms can be delayed for several
hours.
Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes burns to the mouth, throat and
stomach. Causes vomiting, nausea and diarrhea. Aspiration of the
material into the lungs can cause chemical pneumonitis
(inflammation of the lung tissue) which can be fatal.
Acute Toxicity Estimates > 2000 mg/kg oral and dermal. > 20 mg/l. vapor.
(ATE)
STOT (Specific Target Respiratory system.
Organ Toxicity) – Single
Exposure
Aspiration Toxicity Not classified

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STOT (Specific Target None known
Organ Toxicity) – Repeated
Exposure
Skin Corrosion / Irritation Causes burns by all exposure routes
Serious Eye Damage / Causes burns by all exposure routes
Irritation
Respiratory or Skin Not classified
Sensitization
Carcinogenicity – IARC – Group 3 ( Hydrogen chloride anhydrous) / ACGIH -
listed.
Reproductive Toxicity
- Sexual Function and Not classified
Fertility
- Development of Not classified
Offspring
- Effects on or via Not classified
Lactation
Germ Cell Mutagenicity Not classified
Interactive Effects No data
Other Information Not applicable

Section 12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity Hydrochloric acid LC50: 282 mg/L (Gambusia affinis) LC50: 3.6
mg/L (Lepomis macrochirus)
Persistence and Persistence is unlikely based on information available.
Degradability
Bioacumulative Potential Not available
Biodegradability Not available
Mobility in Soil Not available
Other Adverse Effects Low pH levels caused by Hydrochloric acid may cause toxic effects
to aquatic life. Low pH may cause release of toxic metals. Product
does not accumulate. Material dissociates in water, may be
neutralized by naturally occurring minerals.

Section 13. Disposal Considerations

Disposal Considerations Dispose of contents / containers in accordance with local regulations.

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Section 14. Transport Information
UN Number 1789
UN Proper Shipping Name Hydrochloric acid solution
Transport Hazard 8
Class(es)
Packaging Group II
Environmental Hazards Not applicable
Bulk Transport Not applicable
Special Precaution Not applicable
DOT Erg# 157

Section 15. Regulatory Information

Canada – DSL Inventory All components of this product are either on the Domestic Substances
List (DSL) or Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) or exempt
TSCA All components of this product are either on the Toxic Substances
Control Act (TSCA) Inventory List or exempt
Additional Information None

Section 16. Other Information

NFPA Rating Health-3/ Flammability-0/Reactivity-2/Special Hazard-Not applicable

HMIS Rating Health-3/Flammability-0/Reactivity-2/Personal Protection-See Section 8.
Prepared by: Chemfax Products Ltd., Technical Department
Date Prepared: 6 January, 2012
Date of Latest Revision: 25 January 2021
Disclaimer
Notice to reader

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above
named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is
the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used
with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are the
only hazards that exist.

Chemfax Products Ltd. expressly disclaims all expressed or implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the product provided.

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