Classification and labelling of hydrochloric acid/ hydrogen chloride
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Classification and labelling of hydrochloric acid/ hydrogen chloride
The HCL consortium proposes the following classification for the IUCLID5 file and notification:
Classification of hydrochloric acid/ hydrogen chloride CAS no 7647-01-0 according to EU regulation
1272/2008
Name: Hydrogen Chloride
Implementation: EU
State/form of the substance: gaseous
Remarks: Conform Official Journal of EU L353 date 31.12.2008;
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Annex VI Table 3.1
ATP inserted/updated: CLP00 / EC No 231-595-7
CAS No 7647-01-0
Classification
Acute toxicity inhalation:
Acute Tox. 3 (Hazard statement: H331: Toxic if inhaled.)
Skin
corrosion/irritation:
Skin Corr. 1A (Hazard statement: H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.)
Additional hazard
classes:
Press. Gas
Labelling
Signal word: Danger
Hazard pictogram:
GHS04: gas cylinder
GHS06: skull and crossbones
GHS05: corrosion
Classification and labelling of hydrochloric acid/ hydrogen chloride
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Hazard statements:
H331: Toxic if inhaled.
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements:
P101: If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P314: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405: Store locked up.
Notes:
Note U
Note 5
Name: Hydrochloric Acid... %
Implementation: EU
State/form of the substance: liquid
Remarks: Conform Official Journal of EU L353 date 31.12.2008; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Annex VI Table 3.1
Hydrochloric Acid
Index No 017-002-01-X
EC No 231-595-7
CAS No - (7647-01-0)
Self classification for corrosive to metals
Physical hazard Corrosive to metals:
Hydrochloric acid is listed on Annex VI of Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP). The harmonized classification and
labelling according to this CLP regulation is given in this section.
However, in addition it is proposed to classify the substance as: Corrosive to metals; category 1.
(down to 0.1%) as “corrosive to metals” based on testing performed according to transport classification Test C1:
Test for determining the corrosive properties of liquids and solids that may become liquid during transport as
dangerous goods of Class 8, packing group III (Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods, UN
Manual of Tests and criteria). For Robust summary and test results see IUCLID 4.18 Storage stability and reactivity
towards container material "Corrosive to metals"
Classification
Corrosive to metals: Met. Corr. 1 (Hazard statement: H290: May be corrosive to metals.)
Classification and labelling of hydrochloric acid/ hydrogen chloride
Skin
corrosion/irritation:
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Skin Corr. 1B (H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.)
Specific target organ
STOT Single Exp. 3 (Hazard statement: H335: May cause respiratory irritation.)
toxicity - single:
Affected organs: lungs; respiratory system
Route of exposure: Inhalation (C >= 10% w/w)
Specific concentration limits:
Concentration (%)
Classification
>= 25.0
Skin Corr. 1B
STOT Single Exp. 3a
Met. Corr. 1
>= 10.0 — < 25.0
Skin Irrit. 2
Eye Irrit. 2
STOT Single Exp. 3a
Met. Corr. 1
>= 0.1 — < 10.0
Met. Corr. 1
Labelling
Signal word: Danger
Hazard pictogram:
GHS05: corrosion
GHS07: exclamation mark
Hazard statements:
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
H290: May be corrosive to metals.
Precautionary statements:
Classification and labelling of hydrochloric acid/ hydrogen chloride
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P234: Keep only in original container.
P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/shower.
P304+P340: IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P309+P311: IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to... (permited recycling or waste destruction company)
Notes:
Note B