The selection of personal protective equipment requires accurate data on material resistance to permeation. Frequently, safety professionals are called upon to recommend appropriate materials for use in industrial situations where workers handle mixtures of solvents. Unfortunately, few references are available that consider the permeability of solvent mixtures.
Hydrogen chloride (HCI) is a colorless nonflammable gas soluble in water. Its aqueous solution is known as muriatic acid or, more commonly, hydrochloric acid. It is characterized as a nonflammable gas by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and a hazardous substance by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
