Safety Data Sheet

Hydrochloric Acid 6.0M

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Hydrochloric Acid 6.0M

Synonyms/Generic Names: None

Product Number: 2721

Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use

Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.

N4335 Temkin Rd.
Columbus, WI. 53925

For More Information: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30)

www.columbuschemical.com

In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Not Otherwise Classified (HNOC): None

Target Organ(s): Kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, circulatory system,
teeth

Signal Words: Danger

Pictograms:

GHS Classification:

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Skin corrosion Category 1B
Serious eye damage Category 1
Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure Category 3

GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements:

Hazard Statements:
H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

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Precautionary Statements:
P234 Keep only in original container.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for
P304+P340 breathing.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material-damage.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P406 Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant liner.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential Health Effects

Eyes Causes eye burns.
Inhalation Toxic if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes
and upper respiratory tract.
Skin Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.
Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.

NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings

Health 3 Health 3
Flammability 0 Fire 0
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
Specific hazard Not Available

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

EINECS# / Molecular
Component Weight % CAS # Formula
ELINCS# Weight
Hydrochloric Acid 22 7647-01-0 231-595-7 HCl 36.46 g/mol

Water Balance 7732-18-5 231-791-2 H2O 18.00 g/mol

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and wash using soap. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately.

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5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable (and unsuitable) Product is not flammable. Use appropriate media for adjacent fire.
extinguishing media Cool containers with water.
Special protective equipment Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective
and precautions for clothing, including eye protection and boots.
firefighters
Specific hazards arising from Emits toxic (hydrogen chloride gas) fumes under fire conditions. (See
the chemical also Stability and Reactivity section).

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective
protective equipment and equipment.
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment
may be subject to federal/national or local reporting requirements.
Methods and materials for Prevent spillage from entering drains. Neutralize spill with sodium
containment and cleaning up bicarbonate or lime. Absorb spill with noncombustible absorbent
material, then place in a suitable container for disposal. Clean surfaces
thoroughly with water to remove residual contamination. Dispose of all
waste and cleanup materials in accordance with regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use. Avoid formation of aerosols.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for
incompatibilities).

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational exposure controls:

Component Exposure Limits Basis Entity
Hydrogen Chloride 2 ppm CEIL ACGIH
2.98 mg/m3
5 ppm CEIL OSHA
7 mg/m3
5 ppm CEIL NIOSH
7 mg/m3
50 ppm IDLH OSHA
TWA: Time Weighted Average over 8 hours of work.
TLV: Threshold Limit Value over 8 hours of work.
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit during x minutes.
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health
WEEL: Workplace Environmental Exposure Levels
CEIL: Ceiling

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Personal Protection
Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles, and face shield.
Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an
approved respirator.
Skin Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, and a full body suit. The type of protective equipment
must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous
substance at the specific workplace.
Other Not Available

Other Recommendations
Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and
handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Light yellow liquid.

Odor Not Available
Odor threshold Not Available
pH Acidic.
Melting point/freezing point Not Available
Initial boiling point and boiling range Not Available
Flash point Not Flammable
Evaporation rate Not Available
Flammability (solid, gas) Not Flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Explosive
Vapor pressure Not Available
Vapor density Not Available
Density 1.097
Solubility (ies) Soluble in water, methanol.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Available
Auto-ignition temperature Not Available
Decomposition temperature Not Available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid Not Available
Incompatible Materials Metals, oxidizing agents, organic materials, alkalis, water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products Hydrogen chloride gas.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
Hydrochloric Acid
Skin Not Available
Eyes Not Available
Respiratory Not Available
Ingestion LD50 – Rabbit – 900 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity
IARC 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (hydrochloric acid).
ACGIH A4: Not classifiable as a human carcinogen (hydrochloric acid).

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NTP No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Signs & Symptoms of Exposure

Skin Irritation and burns.
Eyes Severe eye irritation, conjunctivitis, burns, corneal necrosis.
Respiratory Irritation, pain, inflammation of upper respiratory tract and mucous membranes,
coughing, sneezing, choking.
Ingestion Irritation, burning, ulceration, fever, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, thirst, difficulty
swallowing, salivation.

Chronic Toxicity May damage organs.

Teratogenicity Not Available
Mutagenicity May alter genetic material.
Embryotoxicity Not Available
Target Organ(s) Kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes,
circulatory system, teeth.
Reproductive Toxicity Not Available
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization Not Available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Hydrochloric Acid
Aquatic Vertebrate LC50 – Gambusia affinis – 282 mg/L – 96h
Aquatic Invertebrate Not Available
Terrestrial Not Available

Persistence and Degradability Not Available

Bioaccumulative Potential Not Available
Mobility in Soil Not Available
PBT and vPvB Assessment Not Available
Other Adverse Effects Not Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Residues Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container or residue.
Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container.

The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal
methods.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

US DOT UN1789, Hydrochloric acid, 8, pg II

TDG UN1789, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 8, pg II

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IMDG UN1789, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 8, pg II

Marine Pollutant No
IATA/ICAO UN1789, Hydrochloric acid, 8, pg II

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Inventory Status All ingredients are listed on the TSCA Active
inventory.
DSL / NDSL All ingredients are listed on the DSL inventory.
California Proposition 65 Not Listed
Rhode Island: Hazardous Substance List Listed: Hydrochloric Acid
Massachusetts: Toxic or Hazardous Substance List, Listed: Hydrochloric Acid
Right to Know
Pennsylvania: Hazardous Substance List Listed: Hydrochloric Acid
New Jersey: Right to Know Hazardous Substance Listed: Hydrochloric Acid
List
SARA 302 Not Listed
SARA 304 Not Listed
SARA 311 Reactive Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic
Health Hazard
SARA 312 Reactive Hazard, Acute Health Hazard, Chronic
Health Hazard
SARA 313 Not Listed
WHMIS Canada Class D1A: Poisonous and infectious material –
Immediate and serious effects – Very toxic.
Class E: Corrosive material.

16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date

Original 08/15/2019

Revision 1 02/18/2022

Disclaimer: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet (“SDS”) is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information, and belief at the date of publication. The information in this SDS relates only to the specific Product
identified under Section 1, and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or products, or its
use as to any particular process. Those handling, storing, or using the Product should satisfy themselves that
they have current information regarding the particular way the Product is handled, stored or used and that the
same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. WE DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH
RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPOSIBILITY AND
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, INJURY, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT.

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