Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area. Wear appropriate chemical resistant clothing. Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves. Under conditions of frequent use or heavy exposure, respiratory protection may be needed.
Respiratory protection is ranked in order from minimum to maximum.
Consider warning properties before use. Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an acid gas canister. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. May react with evolution of heat on contact with water. Releases corrosive gases.