Hydrogen Chloride
CAS Number
7647-01-0Synonym
Aqueous hydrogen chloride; Caswell No. 486; Chlorohydric acid; Hydrochloride; Muriatic acid; EPA Pesticide Code: 045901
Occurrence/Use
Production of hydrochloric acid, vinyl chloride, fertilizer, dye, artificial silk, pigment; reagent in industrial chemical transformations, semiconductor etching, electroplating, soap refining, leather tanning; byproduct of combustion
Acute RELs
| Acute REL (μg/m3): | 2100 |
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| Species: | Human |
| Acute REL Toxicologic Endpoint: | Respiratory and eye irritation |
| Acute REL Target Organs: | Respiratory system, eyes |
| Severity: | Mild |
| Last Acute REL Revision: | 1999 |
| Acute Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D2. |
Chronic REL
| Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): | 9 |
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| Chronic Target Organs: | Respiratory system |
| Human Data: | No |
| Last Chronic REL Revision: | 2000 |
| Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: |
OEHHA 2008. Technical Supporting Document for Noncancer RELs, Appendix D3
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