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1 Version: Revision Date: 02-02-2015 SDS_US - SDSMIX000520 1/10 Safety data Sheet 1. Identification Product identifier: HYDROCHLORIC ACID Other means of identification Synonyms: Muriatic Acid, Hydrogen Chloride, Aqueous Product No.: 9385, 9538, 9165, V226, V187, V078, V001, 6900, 2624, 2515, H999, H987, H616, 5861, 2062, 5814, 2626, 2612, 5800, 9625, 5587, 9551, 9544, 9539, 9535, 9530, 9529, 5367, H613, 37825, 25496, 20620, H613 Recommended use and restriction on use Recommended use: Not available. Restrictions on use: Not known.

2 Manufacturer/Importer/Supplier/Distribut or Information Manufacturer Company Name: Avantor Performance Materials, Inc. Address: 3477 Corporate Parkway, Suite 200 Center Valley, PA 18034 Telephone: Customer Service: 855-282-6867 Fax: Contact Person: Environmental Health & Safety e-mail: Emergency telephone number: 24 Hour Emergency: 908-859-2151 Chemtrec: 800-424-9300 2. Hazard(s) identification Hazard Classification Physical HazardsCorrosive to metals Category 1 Health HazardsAcute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Label Elements Hazard Symbol: Signal Word: Danger Version: Revision Date: 02-02-2015 SDS_US - SDSMIX000520 2/10 Hazard Statement: May be corrosive to metals.

3 Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause respiratory irritation. Precautionary Statement Prevention: Keep only in original container. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Response: Absorb spillage to prevent Material damage. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

4 Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Storage: Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Disposal: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

5 Other hazards which do not result in GHS classification: None. 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Chemical Identity Common name and synonyms CAS number Content in percent (%)* HYDROCHLORIC ACID 7647-01-0 20 - 40% * All concentrations are percent by weight unless ingredient is a gas. Gas concentrations are in percent by volume. 4. First-aid measures General information: Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Show this Safety data Sheet to the doctor in attendance. Ingestion: Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

6 Do not induce vomiting without advice from poison control center. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that stomach content doesn't get into the lungs. Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Skin Contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

7 Destroy or thoroughly clean contaminated shoes. Version: Revision Date: 02-02-2015 SDS_US - SDSMIX000520 3/10 Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If easy to do, remove contact lenses. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. In case of irritation from airborne exposure, move to fresh air. Get medical attention immediately. Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed Symptoms: Causes severe skin and eye burns. Harmful if swallowed. Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Treatment: Treat symptomatically.

8 Symptoms may be delayed. 5. Fire-fighting measures General Fire Hazards: No data available. Suitable (and unsuitable) extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media: The product is non-combustible. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. Unsuitable extinguishing media: None known. Specific hazards arising from the chemical: Fire or excessive heat may produce hazardous decomposition products. Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Special fire fighting procedures: Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk.

9 Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Special protective equipment for fire-fighters: Firefighters must use standard protective equipment including flame retardant coat, helmet with face shield, gloves, rubber boots, and in enclosed spaces, SCBA. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Evacuate area. Keep upwind. See Section 8 of the SDS for Personal Protective Equipment. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled Material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing.

10 Methods and Material for containment and cleaning up: Neutralize with lime or soda ash. Absorb spill with vermiculite or other inert Material , then place in a container for chemical waste. Dike far ahead of larger spill for later recovery and disposal. Notification Procedures: Inform authorities if large amounts are involved. Environmental Precautions: Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product.