SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revision Date 24-Apr-2015
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier
Product Name
Other means of identification
Product Code
UN/ID no.
Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended Use
Uses advised against
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Address
HomeCare Labs, Inc.
P.O. Box 491150
Lawrenceville, GA 30049-1002
Telephone: (800) 949-7946
Emergency telephone number
Emergency Telephone
the Works Toilet Bowl Cleaner
33302WK
UN3264
Home care.
Do not mix with other chemicals
Chemtrec (Transportation) 1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Poison Control Center (Medical) : (877) 800-5553
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Version 1
Classification
OSHA Regulatory Status
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
Label elements
Emergency Overview
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if inhaled
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Physical state liquid Odor Mint-likeColor blue
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
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Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Precautionary Statements - Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting
Precautionary Statements - Storage
Store locked up
Precautionary Statements - Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)
Not applicable
Other Information
0.59% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Mixture
Chemical Name
Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 9.5
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Description of first aid measures
General advice
Eye contact
Skin contact
Immediate medical attention is required.
Immediate medical attention is required. Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under
the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected
area. Call a physician immediately.
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.
CAS No. Weight-%
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Inhalation
Ingestion
Self-protection of the first aider
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. If symptoms persist, call a physician.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Clean
mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Call a physician or poison control
center immediately.
Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
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Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians
No information available.
Product is a corrosive material. Use of gastric lavage or emesis is contraindicated.
Possible perforation of stomach or esophagus should be investigated. Do not give
chemical antidotes. Asphyxia from glottal edema may occur. Marked decrease in blood
pressure may occur with moist rales, frothy sputum, and high pulse pressure. Treat
symptomatically.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Specific hazards arising from the chemical
The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic
gases and vapors. In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
Explosion data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact
Sensitivity to Static Discharge
Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
None known.
None.
None.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions
Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment
Methods for cleaning up
Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Do not allow into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water. Should not be
released into the environment. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent
product from entering drains. See Section 12 for additional ecological information.
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Take
up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal. Clean contaminated surface
thoroughly. Prevent product from entering drains. Dam up. After cleaning, flush away traces
with water.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling
Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. In case of insufficient ventilation,
wear suitable respiratory equipment. Use only with adequate ventilation and in closed
systems. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not mix with other chemicals.
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