SDS

Safety Data Sheet
Crossco Muriatic Acid 22%
SDS Revision Date:
05/26/2015
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4. First aid measures
4.1. Description of first aid measures
General
In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical attention.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air, keep patient warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, give
artificial respiration. If unconscious place in the recovery position and obtain immediate
medical attention. Give nothing by mouth.
Eyes
Irrigate copiously with clean water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids apart and
seek medical attention.
Skin
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with soap and water or use a
recognized skin cleanser.
Ingestion
Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. Do no induce vomiting unless the physicians instructions.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Overview
Inhalation: Inhalation is a major route of exposure. Hydrogen chloride gas, mist and vapor
can cause irritation of respiratory Tract, with burning, choking, coughing, headaches and
rapid heartbeat. Levels of 10 to 35 ppm can cause irritation of Throat and 50-100 ppm is
nearly unbearable for 1 hour. Inflammation, destruction of nasal passages and breathing
Difficulties can occur with higher concentrations and may be delayed in onset. 1000-2000
ppm can be fatal. Move person To fresh air. If breathing stops, administer artificial
respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin: Liquid hydrochloric acid or concentrated vapors can rapidly cause burning of skin.
Repeated or prolonged contact with dilute solutions, and concentrated vapors, can cause
irritation and dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Liquid or concentrated vapors can cause eye irritation, severe burns and
permanent damage including blindness.
Ingestion: Can cause severe burns of mouth, esophagus and stomach. Nausea, pain and
vomiting frequently occur. Depending upon amount swallowed, holes in the intestinal tract,
kidney inflammation, shock and death can occur.
Health Hazards (Acute and Chronic): Hydrogen chloride gas, mist and vapor can cause
irritation of respiratory tract, with burning, choking, coughing, headaches and rapid
heartbeat. Inflammation, destruction of nasal passages and breathing difficulties can occur
with higher concentrations and may be delayed in onset. In humans, long term
overexposures have been associated with erosion of the teeth.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Asthma, bronchitis,
emphysema and other lung conditions and chronic nose, sinus or throat conditions.
Exposure may aggravate existing skin and/or eye conditions on contact.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated By Exposure: Asthma, bronchitis,
emphysema and other lung conditions and chronic nose, sinus or throat conditions.
Exposure may aggravate existing skin and/or eye conditions on contact. See section 2 for
further details.
Inhalation
Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Eyes
Causes serious eye damage.
Skin
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.