Klean-Strip (W.M. Barr)

Muriatic Acid SDS

Safety Data Sheet for Klean-Strip (W.M. Barr) Muriatic Acid, revised 2020-04-06.

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Hazards

• May be corrosive to metals.
• Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• Causes serious eye damage.
• Toxic if inhaled.
• May cause respiratory irritation.

Protective equipment

• Where vapor concentration exceeds or is likely to exceed applicable exposure limits, a NIOSH approved respirator with acid gas cartridges is required.
• When an air-purifying respirator is not adequate or for spills and/or emergencies of unknown concentrations, a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus or airline respirator with full-face pi
• Safety glasses with side shields. Wearing chemical goggles with a face shield is recommended to safeguard against potential eye contact, irritation, or injury. Contact lenses should not be worn.
• Wear impermeable gloves. Gloves contaminated with product should be discarded.
• Wear chemical resistant clothing and rubber boots when potential for contact with the material exists.
• Various application methods can dictate use of additional protective safety equipment, such as impermeable aprons, etc., to minimize exposure.

First aid

• Eyes: Immediately begin to flush with large quantities of water, remove any contact lens. Continue to flush with water for at least 15 minutes, forcibly holding eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of all of the eye and lid tissues. Seek immediate medical attention.
• Skin: Wash with soap and large quantities of water and remove contaminated clothing, jewelry, and shoes immediately. Wash for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
• Swallowed: Do not induce vomiting. Give milk of magnesia or large amounts of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call your poison control center, hospital emergency room or physician immediately for instructions.
• Breathing it in: If user experiences breathing difficulty, move to air free of vapors. Administer oxygen or artificial respiration until medical assistance can be rendered. Obtain medical attention immediately.

Fire

Use extinguishing agent suitable for type of surrounding fire. Product is non-flammable. Wear NIOSH approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus; keep storage containers cool with water spray. Hazardous combustion products include hydrogen chloride and toxic gases.

Spills

Keep unnecessary people away and isolate hazard area. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Absorb with sand, earth or other noncombustible material; may be neutralized with baking soda, soda ash, or dilute caustic soda. Keep out of sewers and water supplies.

Summary taken from the SDS and checked by IDSDS. The full SDS is the official document.