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DRAFT
<br /> Highly corrosive. Incompatible with copper and copper alloys. It attacks nearly all metals (mercury, gold, platinium, tantalum,
<br /> silver, and certain alloys are exceptions). It is one of the most corrosive of the nonoxidizing acids in contact with copper alloys.
<br /> No corrosivity data on zinc, steel. Severe Corrosive effect on brass and bronze
<br /> Polymerization: Will not occur.
<br /> Section 11: Toxicological Information
<br /> Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.
<br /> Toxicity to Animals:
<br /> Acute oral toxicity(LD50): 900 mg/kg [Rabbit]. Acute toxicity of the vapor(LC50): 1108 ppm, 1 hours [Mouse]. Acute toxicity of
<br /> the vapor(LC50): 3124 ppm, 1 hours [Rat].
<br /> Chronic Effects on Humans:
<br /> CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Hydrochloric acid]. May cause damage to the
<br /> following organs: kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, Circulatory System, teeth.
<br /> Other Toxic Effects on Humans:
<br /> Very hazardous in case of skin contact(corrosive, irritant, permeator), of ingestion, . Hazardous in case of eye contact
<br /> (corrosive), of inhalation (lung corrosive).
<br /> Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals:
<br /> Lowest Published Lethal Doses (LDL/LCL) LDL [Man] -Route: Oral; 2857 ug/kg LCL [Human] - Route: Inhalation; Dose: 1300
<br /> ppm/30M LCL [Rabbit] - Route: Inhalation; Dose: 4413 ppm/30M
<br /> Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans:
<br /> May cause adverse reproductive effects (fetoxicity). May affect genetic material.
<br /> Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
<br /> Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Corrosive. Causes severe skin irritation and burns. Eyes: Corrosive. Causes severe
<br /> eye irritation/conjuntivitis, burns, corneal necrosis. Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to
<br /> tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of hydrochloric acid fumes produces nose, throat,
<br /> and larryngeal burning, and irritation, pain and inflammation, coughing, sneezing, choking sensation, hoarseness, laryngeal
<br /> spasms, upper respiratory tract edema, chest pains, as well has headache, and palpitations. Inhalation of high concentrations
<br /> can result in corrosive burns, necrosis of bronchial epithelium, constriction of the larynx and bronchi, nasospetal perforation,
<br /> glottal closure, occur, particularly if exposure is prolonged. May affect the liver. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes
<br /> irritation and burning, ulceration, or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract and resultant peritonitis, gastric hemorrhage and
<br /> infection. Can also cause nausea, vomitting (with "coffee ground" emesis), diarrhea, thirst, difficulty swallowing, salivation,
<br /> chills, fever, uneasiness, shock, strictures and stenosis (esophogeal, gastric, pyloric). May affect behavior(excitement), the
<br /> cardiovascular system (weak rapid pulse, tachycardia), respiration (shallow respiration), and urinary system (kidneys- renal
<br /> failure, nephritis). Acute exposure via inhalation or ingestion can also cause erosion of tooth enamel. Chronic Potential Health
<br /> Effects: dyspnea, bronchitis. Chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema can also
<br /> Section 12: Ecological Information
<br /> Ecotoxicity: Not available.
<br /> BOD5 and COD: Not available.
<br /> Products of Biodegradation:
<br /> Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise.
<br /> Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
<br /> Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available.
<br /> Section 13: Disposal Considerations
<br /> Waste Disposal:
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