Standard Operating Procedures

Laboratory Specific Chemical: Hydrochloric Acid Please fill out the form completely. Print a copy and insert into your Laboratory Safety Manual and Chemical Hygiene Plan . Refer to instructions for assistance. _____________________________________________________________________________ Department:__Chemistry Date when SOP was written:0 !"#!"$

Date when SOP was appro%ed by the lab super%isor: "!"&!$0"& Principal 'n%esti(ator:___Richmond Sarpon(_____________________ 'nternal Laboratory Safety Coordinator!Lab )ana(er:__Rebecca )urphy________ Laboratory Phone:_ *"0+,-&+$-.*_ Office Phone:__ *"0+,-&+,&"$___ /mer(ency Contact:__ Richmond Sarpon( 0,$,1+,--+$-0#_________ (Name and Phone Number) Location0s1 co%ered by this SOP:_ Latimer .&-2.&,2.&#2.&.2.& 2.-$2.--2.-#2 0#__ (Building/Room Number) 3

Type of SOP: Purpose

Process

4a5ardous Chemical

4a5ardous Class

4ydrochloric acid is a hi(hly corrosi%e2 stron( inor(anic!mineral acid. 'f not stored and handled properly2 this can pose a serious threat to the health and safety of laboratory personnel2 emer(ency responders and chemical waste handlers. 4ence2 it is important to follow safety protocols to handle this chemical. 4ydrochloric acid is used in the chemical industry as a chemical rea(ent in the lar(e+scale production of %inyl chloride for P6C plastic2 and )D'!7D' for polyurethane. 't has numerous smaller+scale applications2 includin( household cleanin(2 production of (elatin and other food additi%es2 descalin(2 and leather processin(.

Physical & Chemical Properties/Definition of Chemical

C8S9 Class: )olecular :ormula: :orm 0Physical State1: <oilin( Point: )eltin( point: #,-#+0"+0 Corrosi!e 4Cl Colorless li;uid. = "00 >C 0= $"$ >:1 + lit. +&0 >C 0+$$ >:1

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Density: Odor: Synonym:

".$ (!cm& at $* >C 0## >:1 Pun(ent )uriatic acid

Potential Ha"ards/To#icity
Picto(ram

Potential Health $ffects %nhalation )ay be harmful if inhaled. )aterial is e@tremely destructi%e to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. S&in )ay be harmful if absorbed throu(h sAin. Causes sAin burns. $yes Causes eye burns. %ngestion )ay be harmful if swallowed. Signs and Symptoms of $#posure <urnin( sensation2 cou(h2 whee5in(2 laryn(itis2 shortness of breath2 spasm2 inflammation and edema of the laryn@2 spasm2 inflammation and edema of the bronchi2 pneumonitis B pulmonary edema. )aterial is e@tremely destructi%e to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract2 eyes2 and sAin.

$ngineering Controls
CO7/: Lab+specific information on en(ineerin( controls may be included in the Protocol!Procedure section. 8ll operations in%ol%in( 4ydrochloric acid must be carried out in a certified chemical fume hood unless other controls are desi(nated in the Protocol!Procedures section. Sash hei(ht should be Aept low to a%oid escapin( fumes and to pro%ide a physical barrier. Laboratory rooms must be at ne(ati%e pressure with respect to the corridors and e@ternal en%ironment. 7o achie%e this2 the laboratory!room door must be Aept closed at all times.

Personal Protecti!e $'uipment (PP$) *espiratory protection

CO7/: Lab personnel intendin( to use!wear a respirator masA must be trained and fit+tested by /4BS. 7his is a re(ulatory re;uirement. Refer to . CCR *"-- for selection of respirators. 8 respiratory protection pro(ram that meets . CCR *"-- must be followed whene%er worAplace conditions warrant use of a respirator. Respirators should be used only under any of the followin( circumstances:

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8s a last line of defense 0i.e.2 after en(ineerin( and administrati%e controls ha%e been e@hausted1. Dhen Permissible /@posure Limit 0P/L1 has e@ceeded or when there is a possibility that P/L will be e@ceeded2 and the material has ade;uate warnin( properties 0e.(.2 odor or taste1. Re(ulations re;uire the use of a respirator. 8n employer re;uires the use of a respirator. 7here is potential for harmful e@posure due to an atmospheric contaminant 0in the absence of P/L1 8s PP/ in the e%ent of a chemical spill clean+up process

Hand protection
7ype of (lo%es recommended for 4ydrochloric acid: Ceoprene for lar(e %olumes or lon( e@posuresE Citrile acceptable for small ;uantities and dilute solutions. Cote: Consult with your preferred (lo%e manufacturer to ensure that the (lo%es you plan on usin( are compatible with 4ydrochloric acid.

$ye protection
7ype of eye protection used to handle the chemical: Spla h goggle ! "f u ed in large #uantitie $ plea e u e appropriate face hield!

S&in and +ody protection

Lon( pants2 closed+toed and closed+heeled shoes2 cotton+based clothin(!attire 0no sAin e@posed below waist12 and flame resistant lab coat must be worn for protectin( a(ainst chemical ha5ards.

Hygiene measures
4andle in accordance with (ood industrial hy(iene and safety practices. 8%oid contact with sAin2 eyes and clothin(. Dash hands before breaAs2 at the end of the worAday2 and immediately after handlin( 4ydrochloric acid.

,irst Aid Procedures Cotify super%isor and /4BS immediately after first aid is administered. :ollow up with a call to *"0+,-$+ 0 0 to report the incident.
eneral ad!ice )o%e out of dan(erous area. Consult a physician. Show a safety data sheet and this SOP to the doctor in attendance %f inhaled 'f breathed in2 mo%e person into fresh air. 'f not breathin(2 (i%e artificial respiration2 then call "". Consult a physician. %n case of s&in contact 7aAe off contaminated clothin( and shoes immediately. Dash off with soap and plenty of water for at least "* minutes. Consult a physician. %n case of eye contact Rinse thorou(hly with plenty of water for at least "* minutes and consult a physician. Continue rinsin( eyes durin( transport to hospital. %f s-allo-ed

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Do CO7 induce %omitin(. Ce%er (i%e anythin( by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Special Handling and Storage *e'uirements

CO7/: Lab+specific information on handlin( and stora(e may be included in the Protocol!Procedure section. .or&ing alone: Certain e@tremely ha5ardous operations should not be performed if the P' or Lab Safety Contact0s1 are not present. Ce%er worA alone with e@tremely ha5ardous materials!operations. See the Protocol!Procedure section for specific prohibitions 0if any1 on worAin( alone with this material. Precautions for safe handling 8%oid contact with sAin and eyes. 8%oid inhalation of %apor or mist. 8lways use inside a chemical fume hood. Cote: 'n case you need to dilute the concentration of 4Cl2 always add acid to water. 8lways transfer from container to the receptacle by usin( an appropriate funnel. DO CO7 mouth+pipette 4Cl. Conditions for safe storage Do not store in!with combustible pacAin( materialE such as cardboard2 Styrofoam2 plastic and paper. Feep container upri(ht B ti(htly closed in a dry and well+%entilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and Aept upri(ht to pre%ent leaAa(e. 8lways store 4Cl in a secondary container. Cote: Cal(ene!polypropylene tray or a tub is the best suited secondary containment. )aterials to a%oid: Store se(re(ated from G Or(anic 8cids2 <ases2 8mines2 8lAali metals2 )etals2 perman(anates2 e.(. potassium perman(anate2 sodium hypochlorite 0bleach12 :luorine2 metal acetylides2 he@alithium disilicide.

Spill and Accident Procedure

Personal precautions ?se Personal Protecti%e /;uipment 0PP/1. 8%oid breathin( %apors2 mist or (as. /nsure ade;uate %entilation. /%acuate personnel to safe areas. $n!ironmental precautions Do not let product enter drains. /OT$: 8lways ha%e a chemical spill Ait fully stocAed and easily accessible at all times.

Chemical Spill Dial 011 Spill G 8ssess the e@tent of dan(er. 4elp contaminated or inHured persons. /%acuate the spill area.
8%oid breathin( %apors. /liminate sources of i(nition if the chemical is flammable. 'f possible2 confine the spill to a small area usin( a spill Ait or absorbent material. Feep others from enterin( contaminated area 0e.(.2 use caution tape2 barriers2 etc.1.

Small (21 3) G 'f you ha%e trainin(2 you may assist in the clean+up effort. ?se appropriate personal
protecti%e e;uipment and clean+up material for chemical spilled. Double ba( spill waste in clear plastic ba(s2 label and taAe to the ne@t chemical waste picA+up.

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3arge (41 3) G Dial 011 and *"0+,-$+ 0 0 for assistance. Chemical Spill on 5ody or Clothes G Remo%e clothin( and rinse body thorou(hly in emer(ency
shower for at least "* minutes. SeeA medical attention. Notify uper%i or and &H'S immediately! (ollo) up )ith a call to *+,-./0-1,1, to report the incident!

Chemical Splash %nto $yes G 'mmediately rinse eyeball and inner surface of eyelid with water from
the emer(ency eyewash station for "* minutes by forcibly holdin( the eye open. SeeA medical attention. Notify uper%i or and &H'S immediately! (ollo) up )ith a call to *+,-./0-1,1, to report the incident!

6edical $mergency Dial 011 3ife Threatening $mergency7 After Hours7 .ee&ends And Holidays G Dial 011 or (o to
the nearest emer(ency room. Note2 3ll eriou in4urie mu t be reported to &H'S )ithin 5 hour ! (ollo) up )ith a call to *+,-./0-1,1, to report the incident!

/on83ife Threatening $mergencyG Io to the Occupational 4ealth :acility 07an( 4ealth Center1.
8fter hours (o to the nearest emer(ency room. Note2 3ll eriou in4urie mu t be reported to &H'S )ithin 5 hour ! (ollo) up )ith a call to *+,-./0-1,1, to report the incident!

/eedle stic&/puncture e#posure 0as applicable to chemical handlin( procedure1G Dash the
affected area with antiseptic soap and warm water for "* minutes. :or mucous membrane e@posure2 flush the affected area for "* minutes usin( an eyewash station. Io to the Occupational 4ealth :acility 07an( 4ealth Center1. 8fter hours (o to the nearest emer(ency room. Note2 3ll needle tic6/puncture e7po ure mu t be reported to &H'S )ithin 5 hour ! (ollo) up )ith a call to *+,-./0-1,1,!

Decontamination/.aste Disposal Procedure

CO7/: Lab+specific information on decontamination!waste disposal may be included in the Protocol!Procedure section. Dearin( proper PP/2 please decontaminate e;uipment and bench tops usin( soap and water. Please dispose of the spent hydrochloric acid and disposables contaminated with hydrochloric acid as ha5ardous waste. 8eneral ha9ardou )a te di po al guideline 2 CO7/: Se(re(ate acid waste containers from base waste containers.

3a+el .aste
Label all waste containers with the label pro%ided at http:!!ehs.berAeley.edu!hm!$# +new+ ha5ardous+waste+pro(ram+hwp.html. See the /4BS :act Sheet2 J4a5ardous Daste )ana(ementK for (eneral instructions on procedures for disposin( of ha5ardous waste.

Store .aste
Store ha5ardous waste in closed containers2 in secondary containment and in a desi(nated location. Double+ba( dry waste usin( transparent ba(s. Daste must be under the control of the person (eneratin( B disposin( of it

Dispose of .aste

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Dispose of re(ularly (enerated chemical waste within si@ months. Call /4BS for ;uestions

Safety Data Sheet (SDS) 3ocation

4ardcopy or electronic copy must be a%ailable. SDS can be accessed online at http:!!ucmsds.com.

Protocol/Procedure
4ydrochloric acid is a rea(ent used in or(anic reactions2 and is a stron(2 corrosi%e acid. Researchers should wear lab coats2 (lo%es2 and safety (o((les or safety (lasses with side shields when handlin( hydrochloric acid. 8ll worA with concentrated hydrochloric acid should be done inside a fume hood. 8s a rea(ent2 hydrochloric acid may be used in ;uantities of L"mL up to "L2 and across a wide ran(e of temperatures. Dhen worAin( with concentrated hydrochloric acid2 it is important to maAe sure the worA area is free of any bases as these may react %iolently with the acid. 't is also common to prepare dilute solutions of hydrochloric acid for use as rea(ents2 or for worAin( up or(anic reactions. Dhen dilutin( hydrochloric acid with water2 the concentrated hydrochloric acid should be added slowly to water to minimi5e the e@othermic nature of the reaction and any dan(ers from splashin(. 8ny solutions which contain hydrochloric acid should be disposed of as ha5ardous waste after reactions are complete. 4ydrochloric acid should be stored in a secondary container inside a desi(nated corrosi%e cabinet. 8dditionally2 hydrochloric acid should be stored in a separate area from any bases due to the dan(er of an e@othermic reaction if allowed to mi@. 8lso2 hydrochloric acid should be stored away from o@idi5ers since mi@in( can lead to the (eneration of chlorine (as.

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Protocol/Procedure Chemical Storage Do not store near combustible materials. Feep container closed when not in use. Store in a cool2 dry2 well+%entilated area away from incompatible substances. Do not store near alAaline substances. Store protected from moisture. 'deally2 hydrochloric acid should be stored in isolation from all other chemicals in an appro%ed acid or corrosi%es safety cabinet. 4ydrochloric acid is incompatible with metals2 o@idi5in( a(ents2 reducin( a(ents2 bases2 acrylonitrile2 chlorates2 finely powdered metals2 nitrates2 perchlorates2 perman(anates2 epichlorohydrin2 aniline2 carbides2 fulminates2 picrates2 or(anic materials2 flammable li;uids. Preparation /liminate incompatible materials from potential spill area. Fnow the location of the nearest fire e@tin(uisher2 eyewash2 and safety shower before be(innin( worA. Ce%er worA alone. )aAe sure there is another worAer present who is also trained in the hydrochloric acid SOP. Chemical Disposal Collect hydrochloric acid li;uid waste in labeled " (al. plastic containers. Do not mi@ stron(ly acidic and stron(ly basic a;ueous waste streams. Do not mi@ with other waste or incompatibles Store ha5ardous waste in closed containers2 in secondary containment and in a desi(nated location.

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Double+ba( dry waste usin( transparent ba(s. Call /4BS for ;uestions

Procedure/Use ". Preparation of dilute solutions 0typically "+, )1

Scale

Engineering Controls/Equipment ?p to @@@ ml 8ll worA usin( concentrated hydrochloric acid hydrochloric must be performed in acid per a %entilated fume dilution hood. :ill in ma@imum %olume of conc. 4Cl that can be used in maAin( dilute solns.

PPE (eye, face, gloves, clothing) $ye protection: Dear ti(ht+fittin( safety (o((les or safety (lasses with side shields. ,ace protection: Dear a face shield when not protected by a lab hood sash. lo!es: Dear <utyl or <utyl!6iton (lo%es when handlin( hydrochloric acid. Remo%e (lo%es as soon as contaminated. Clothing: Dear lab coat2 full len(th pants or e;ui%alentE and close+toed closed heeled shoes. Dear acid resistant apron when pourin( concentrated hydrochloric acid.

Procedure Steps and Precautions Hydrochloric acid is corrosi!e and ha"ardous +y inhalation9 .ear glo!es and use in a -ell !entilated hood9 7he dilution of hydrochloric acid is e@othermic. 8lways add acid slowly to the bulA water component. Do not add the water to the acid.

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Procedure/Use $. Muenchin( reactions or washin( or(anic solutions with diluted hydrochloric acid.

Scale

Engineering Controls/Equipment ?p to @@ ml 8ll worA usin( of dilute hydrochloric acid must hydrochlori be performed in a c acid %entilated fume hood. solution per ;uench or wash. :ill in ma@ amount appro%ed for use.

PPE (eye, face, gloves, clothing) $ye protection: Dear ti(ht+fittin( safety (o((les or safety (lasses with side shields. ,ace protection: Dear a face shield when not protected by a lab hood sash. lo!es: Dear <utyl or <utyl!6iton (lo%es when handlin( hydrochloric acid. Remo%e (lo%es as soon as contaminated. Clothing: Dear lab coat2 full len(th pants or e;ui%alentE and close+toed and closed heeled shoes.

Procedure Steps and Precautions 7he use of diluted hydrochloric acid solutions to ;uench or wash or(anic solutions is typically performed usin( a separatory funnel. ?se caution and %ent pressure build up in the separatory funnel often. 8im funnel spout toward bacA of hood when %entin(.

Cotes

Any de!iation from this SOP re'uires appro!al from P%9

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8ny de%iation from this SOP re;uires appro%al from P'.

Documentation of Training 0si(nature of all users is re;uired1

7he Principal 'n%esti(ator must pro%ide his!her laboratory personnel with a copy of this SOP and a copy of the SDS pro%ided by the manufacturer. 7he Principal 'n%esti(ator must ensure that his!her laboratory personnel ha%e attended appropriate laboratory safety trainin( or refresher trainin( within the last one year.

' ha%e read and understand the content of this SOP:

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