Hazards
- H290May be corrosive to metals.
- H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H335May cause respiratory irritation.
- H319Causes serious eye irritation.
- H331Toxic if inhaled.
- H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Full GHS classification
- Corrosive to Metals Category 1 — H290
- Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B — H314
- Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) Category 3 — H335
- Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A — H319
- Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 — H331
- Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Repeated Exposure) Category 2 — H373
Poisons schedule
Schedule 6 (S6) — SUSMP
Used for
Acidic cleaner / descaler for brick, masonry, concrete and mineral (scale, cement, efflorescence) deposits.
Never
Do NOT mix with hypochlorite / oxidisers (liberates chlorine). Do NOT use on aluminium, galvanised or polished surfaces. Always add acid to water.
Transport
- UN number
- 3265
- Proper shipping name
- CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains hydrochloric, citric, glycolic, lactic and oxalic acids)
- Class
- Class 8 (Corrosive) — see ADG Table 3.2.3
- Packing group
- II
- Hazchem
- 2X
Handling
- Appearance
- Liquid — clear to pale yellow
- pH
- < 1
- Keep away from
- Incompatible with alkalis, oxidisers, hypochlorite, permanganates, cyanides, sulphides, amines, aldehydes, aluminium, fluorine and many metals. Store away from foodstuffs.
Also known as
Acidic brick / masonry cleaner; acid descaler; cement & efflorescence remover
Summary only. The PDF is the Safety Data Sheet: read it before handling, storing or disposing of this product, and keep it with the product.