Form No.: EHSMSM/446/4013 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Effective Date: 01.04.

2009
Form Rev. No.:01
RED SOP
SOP No. SOP_WMD_CETP/851/228 Effective Date: 25.09.2025 REVISION 1
SOP DES. Handling of HCL at CETP Section: CETP
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1. Starting the job SAFETY: Contractor’s 1. Permit to be taken before starting the
with clearance. 1. Work permit. Supervisor/Jr. job only by high skilled supervisor.
2. Lack of work knowledge about the job Eng./ 2. Before starting the job, safety
and workplace. Maintenance induction, MSDS & job activities should
3. Chemical hazard. Asst. be imparted to all the workers.
[Link] handling use full body apron, face
shield, mask, gum boot & chemical hand
gloves.
3.1. Information about the rescue
must be discussed before starting the
job.
3.2. Strict supervision should
be available at site during the
job.

ENVIRONMENT: 1. Neutralize the chemical before drain.

1. Drain of chemicals here and there can cause
the environmental hazard.
QUALITY: - 1.1. Proper size of spanner to be used.
1. Standard tools & tackles, Lifting tools and 1.2. All spanners must be of standard size &
tackles. pre-checking of tools must be done before
2. Check the work permits six starting the job. Damaged tools must be
directional hazard weather it is filled replaced with new one.
correct or not. [Link] fill the six directional
hazards.
2. Assessment of six SAFETY: Contractor’s 1.1. Visit the site and assess the area.
directional hazard 1. Inaccurate assessment of six directional Supervisor/Jr. 1.2. Get acquainted with the emergency
hazards. Eng./ alarm system of CETP.
Maintenance 1.3. Identify the local hazards associated
Asst. with workplace and job related in respect to
all six directions.
1.4. Before starting the job must be take six
directional hazard clearance.

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Name & Designation: Ratan Das (Jr. Eng. II) Name & Designation: Ajay Kumar Kar (Sr. Area Manager)
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 Form No.: EHSMSM/446/4013 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Effective Date: 01.04.2009
Form Rev. No.:01
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[Link] cautiously on the uneven floors.

ENVIRONMENT: 1.1. Use ear plug if the noise is high.
[Link] the noise in the area before starting 2.1. If there is oil or grease spillage, then
the job. clean the spillage first and keep the used
[Link] for any spillage of oil or grease in the cotton at designated bin.
area. [Link] the area first properly or water
[Link] for any slippery surface or water logging logging must be clean properly before
in the area. starting the job.
QUALITY: - 1.1. Identify local hazards in the direction of
1. All hazards related to job should be identified. east, west, north, south, top & bottom.
1.2. Fill up the table given at back side of
work permit form.
1.3. Look for running pumps, power line
cables, uneven and slippery surface,
overhead pipelines and extended parts
1.4. Instruction related to six directions
should be clearly mentioned on Work
permit.
3. Take work permit SAFETY: Contractor’s [Link] that the person taking the permit is
[Link] or unaware about taking work Supervisor/Jr. properly trained in taking the permit.
permit may lead to taking wrong permit or Eng./ 2. Take E-permit from operation shift
improper permit. Maintenance In-charge. If any problem is there in the
Asst. system, then take manual permit.
3. Put personal lock on energy isolation
equipment group box.
ENVIRONMENT: [Link] ear plug if the noise is high.
[Link] the noise in the area before starting
the job.
QUALITY: - [Link] that the power clearance no. in any
[Link] energy sources related to job should be power cutting and positive isolation box no.
identified. is noted in the work permit form. (If
[Link] illumination may be there. Required)
[Link] for proper illumination at site
before starting the job.
[Link] permit for confined space, grounding
and discharging, hydraulic/pneumatic
energy isolation (if required).
PREPARED BY APPROVED BY
Name & Designation: Ratan Das (Jr. Eng. II) Name & Designation: Ajay Kumar Kar (Sr. Area Manager)
Signature with Date: Signature with Date:
 Form No.: EHSMSM/446/4013 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Effective Date: 01.04.2009
Form Rev. No.:01
RED SOP
SOP No. SOP_WMD_CETP/851/228 Effective Date: 25.09.2025 REVISION 1
SOP DES. Handling of HCL at CETP Section: CETP
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4. Inspection of HCL SAFETY: - Contractor’s 1.1. Physical inspection of tank to be done.

tank for unloading 1. During inspection chemical’s fumes may enter Supervisor/Jr. 1.2. Inspect container have proper hazard
& sampling. eyes. Eng./ labels and ensure there is no leakage from
2. Skin irritation if contact with skin during taking Maintenance the tanker.
sample. Asst. 2.1. Use proper PPE’s (Full body apron, face
[Link] spillage due to failure of unloading shield, gumboot, chemical hand gloves &
mask.)
valve. 2.2. In case of spillage clean the area & drain
the chemical to N-PIT.
3.1. Physical inspection of the valve present
in the tanker to be done properly. Also
inspect the valve attached in the unloading
hose. If there is any damage or crack then it
must be rectified first before unloading.
ENVIRONMENT: - 1. In case of spillage clean the area & allow
1. Leaks from pails will cause spillage. to dispose into N-PIT.
QUALITY: - 1. Thoroughly check the chemical before
1. Wrong chemicals can come having different unloading. If wrong chemical comes
associated hazards and composition. inform concern person.
5. Chemical unloading SAFETY: - Contractor’s [Link] proper PPE’s (Full body apron, face
from tank to 1. Skin irritation. Supervisor/Jr. shield, gumboot, chemical hand gloves &
storage tank. 2. Chemical Splash while unloading Eng./ mask.). If there is skin contact, then clean
or people may come in contact with Maintenance properly with water and if problem persist
spillage chemical. Asst. then immediately refer to first-aid.
[Link] or leaky hose or [Link] be unloaded with the help of
chemical may leak due to valve Unloading pump only no manual handling.
malfunction. [Link] the safety shower is working.
[Link] may slip. 3.1. Inspect the hose properly before use. If
[Link] of chemical from the storage tank. Ensure that
the hose is damaged, then replace the hose eyewash
with new one before use. stations and
3.2. Fix the chemical transfer hose pipe from safety showers
tank to inlet transfer pump. are nearest to
3.3. Use proper size of spanner for fixing the work-station
the pipe. location.
3.4. Slowly open the tank valve and then
transfer pump inlet and outlet valve and
open the overflow valve of the tank.
3.5. Use safety shower in case of chemical
splash.

PREPARED BY APPROVED BY
Name & Designation: Ratan Das (Jr. Eng. II) Name & Designation: Ajay Kumar Kar (Sr. Area Manager)
Signature with Date: Signature with Date:
 Form No.: EHSMSM/446/4013 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Effective Date: 01.04.2009
Form Rev. No.:01
RED SOP
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3.6. If there is any slippage or leakage, then

clean it properly with fire hose reel. Drain
line attached with N-Pit so that the chemical
could go directly into the neutralization pit.
3.7. Slowly open the valve to check for any
leakage, if there is no leakage then open the
valve full.
[Link] spanners of standard size.
[Link] Sensor provided for monitoring the
tank level. Top Vent valve should be in open
condition & the fumes allow to pass through
scrubber into N-Pit.

ENVIRONMENT: 1. Neutralize the chemicals

1. Leakage can cause the related before discharges.
environmental hazards. [Link] line of chemical unloading
area connected to neutralization pit.
QUALITY: - [Link] concentration should be 33%.
[Link] of the chemical should be
checked before unloading from tanker.
6. Hazards & SAFETY: - 1. In case of contact, immediately flush skin Very hazardous in
precaution related 1. Hazardous in case of skin contact. with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes case of skin
to HCL. 2. Hazardous in case of eye contact. while removing contaminated clothing contact (corrosive,
3. Inhalation of dust will produce irritation. and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an irritant,
4. Hazardous when ingested.
emollient. Cold water may be used. Wash permeator), of eye
clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean contact (irritant,
shoes before reuse. Get medical attention corrosive), of
immediately. If serious skin contact the ingestion, .
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the
contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial Liquid or spray
cream. Seek immediate medical mist may produce
attention. tissue damage
2. Check for and remove any contact lenses. particularly on
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes mucous
with plenty of water for at least 15 membranes of
minutes. Cold water may be used. Get eyes, mouth and
medical attention immediately.

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Name & Designation: Ratan Das (Jr. Eng. II) Name & Designation: Ajay Kumar Kar (Sr. Area Manager)
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 Form No.: EHSMSM/446/4013 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Effective Date: 01.04.2009
Form Rev. No.:01
RED SOP
SOP No. SOP_WMD_CETP/851/228 Effective Date: 25.09.2025 REVISION 1
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3. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not respiratory tract.

breathing, give artificial respiration. If Skin contact may
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get produce burns.
medical attention immediately. If serious
inhalation , Evacuate the victim to a safe Inhalation of the
area as soon as possible. Loosen tight spray mist may
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or produce severe
waistband. If irritation of
breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If respiratory tract,
the victim is not breathing, perform mouth- characterized by
to-mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It may coughing, choking,
be hazardous to the person providing aid to or shortness of
give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when breath.
the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or
corrosive. Seek immediate medical Severe over-
attention. exposure can result
4. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting in death.
unless directed to do so by medical Inflammation of
personnel. Never give anything by mouth to the eye is
an unconscious person. Loosen tight characterized by
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or redness, watering,
waistband. Get medical attention and itching. Skin
immediately. inflammation is
[Link] handling use full body apron, face characterized by
shield, mask, gum boot & chemical hand itching, scaling,
gloves. reddening, or,
ENVIRONMENT: [Link] that it should not be released occasionally,
[Link] release in the environment may directly in the environment, if there is any blistering.
pollute the environment. leakage then clean the area with water and
drain it to N-Pit.
QUALITY: - NA
NA
7. Handling & SAFETY: Contractor’s [Link] locked up & keep container dry.
storage. [Link]. Supervisor/Jr. 1.1. Do not ingest.
Eng./ 1.2. Do not breathe gas/fumes/
Maintenance vapour/spray.
Asst. 1.3. Never add water to this product.
1.4. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear
PREPARED BY APPROVED BY
Name & Designation: Ratan Das (Jr. Eng. II) Name & Designation: Ajay Kumar Kar (Sr. Area Manager)
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 Form No.: EHSMSM/446/4013 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Effective Date: 01.04.2009
Form Rev. No.:01
RED SOP
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suitable respiratory equipment

1.5. Keep away from incompatibles such as
oxidizing agents, organic materials, metals,
alkalis, moisture.
1.6. May corrode metallic surfaces.
ENVIRONMENT: [Link] that it should not be
[Link] release in the environment may pollute released directly in the
the environment. environment, if there is any leakage
then clean the area with water and
drain it to N-Pit.
QUALITY: - [Link] away from incompatible
[Link] segregation or labeling. materials such as alkalis, strong bases
& metals. Ensure that containers are
properly labeled to avoid accidental
misuse.
8. Emergency Emergency Contact No.: 47777 Contractor’s 1. Immediately Contact if there is
Preparedness Fire Service -101,6450101 Supervisor/Jr. an emergency in plant.
Gas safety -43606 Eng./ [Link] not panic in case of any emergency and
EP First Aid -43214, Maintenance don’t rush
WP First Aid -43412, 3. Assemble at the designated assembly
Asst.
Security Control (works) -43911, 43689 point situated in nearby location.
Security Control (town) -43866 4. Immediately contact to control room,
TMH -41233 CETP manager and concerned authority in
HOD-9234511599, case of any emergency.
Manager-8092085737,40596,40241 [Link] MSDS in case of chemical.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Engineering Controls:
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapours below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that
eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location.

Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill:

Full body apron, face shield, mask, gum boot & chemical hand gloves.

Toxicological Information

Routes of Entry: Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation.

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Name & Designation: Ratan Das (Jr. Eng. II) Name & Designation: Ajay Kumar Kar (Sr. Area Manager)
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 Form No.: EHSMSM/446/4013 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE Effective Date: 01.04.2009
Form Rev. No.:01
RED SOP
SOP No. SOP_WMD_CETP/851/228 Effective Date: 25.09.2025 REVISION 1
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Chronic Effects on Humans:

CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 3 (Not classifiable for human.) by IARC [Hydrochloric acid]. May cause damage to the
following organs: kidneys, liver, mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, Circulatory System, teeth.

Other Toxic Effects on Humans:

Very hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant, permeator), of ingestion, . Hazardous in case of eye contact
(corrosive), of inhalation (lung corrosive).

Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:

Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Corrosive. Causes severe skin irritation and burns. Eyes: Corrosive. Causes severe eye irritation/conjunctivitis, burns, corneal
necrosis. Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of
hydrochloric acid fumes produces nose, throat, and larryngeal burning, and irritation, pain and inflammation, coughing, sneezing, choking sensation, hoarseness,
laryngeal spasms, upper respiratory tract edema, chest pains, as well has headache, and palpitations. Inhalation of high concentrations can result in corrosive
burns, necrosis of bronchial epithelium, constriction of the larynx and bronchi, nasospetal perforation, glottal closure, occur, particularly if exposure is prolonged.
May affect the liver. Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. Causes irritation and burning, ulceration, or perforation of the gastrointestinal tract and resultant
peritonitis, gastric haemorrhage and infection. Can also cause nausea, vomiting (with "coffee ground" emesis), diarrhoea, thirst, difficulty swallowing, salivation,
chills, fever, uneasiness, shock, strictures and stenosis (esophogeal, gastric, pyloric). May affect behaviour (excitement), the cardiovascular system (weak rapid
pulse, tachycardia), respiration (shallow respiration), and urinary system (kidneys- renal failure, nephritis). Acute exposure via inhalation or ingestion can also cause
erosion of tooth enamel. Chronic Potential Health Effects: dyspnea, bronchitis.

PREPARED BY APPROVED BY
Name & Designation: Ratan Das (Jr. Eng. II) Name & Designation: Ajay Kumar Kar (Sr. Area Manager)
Signature with Date: Signature with Date: