BBCBY - MURIATIC ACID
- MSDS: BBCBY
- Manufacturer: ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
- Product Name: MURIATIC ACID
- National Stock Number: 6810-00D000016
Product Identification
Product ID:MURIATIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000016
MSDS Number: BBCBY
Responsible Party
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
US
Cage: 1L168
Contractor
Telephone: 201-455-4414
Cage: 1L164
Ingredients
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)
CAS: 7647-01-0
RTECS: MW4025000
Fraction By Weight: 31.5%
OSHA PEL C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS
WATER
CAS: 7732-18-5
RTECS: ZC0110000
Fraction By Weight: 68.5%
Hazards
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE SKIN BURNS & WILL IRRITATE OR BURN EYES
& RESPIRATORY TRACT CAUSING CHOKING.INGEST:INT.BURNS.
First Aid
First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. KEEP WARM & QUIET GET DR. START
ARTIF.RESP. IF NEEDED. SKIN/EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN.USE
SHOWER & REMOVE CLOTHES IF CONTAMINATED .
Fire Fighting
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER.NEUTRALIZE W/SODA ASH OR SLAKED
LIME.USE A GAS MSK
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HCL REACTS WITH STEEL & MOST COMMON
METALS TO PRODUCE H*2 GAS WHICH CAN BE A FIRE & EXPL.HAZARD.
Accidental Release
Spill Release Procedures:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.USE PLASTIC
EQUIP.,PAILS,ETC;FOR ANY ACID REMOVAL.COVER WITH SODIUM CARBONATE
OR AN EQUAL MIXTURE OF SODA ASH & SLAKED LIME.AFTER MIXING,ADD
WATER IF NECESSARY TO FOAM A SLURRY. AVOID CONTACT W/LIQUID &
VAPOR.KEEP PEOPLE AWAY.
Handling
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA,WELL
VENTILATED & AWAY FROM HEAT-WILL RUST METALS. PROTECT CONTAINERS
AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING SUBSTS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH METALS.WEAR RUBBER
GLOVES,SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Exposure Controls
Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY U.S.BUREAU OF MINES FOR
HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AS REQUIRED TO CLEAR AIR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON,SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS,SAFETY SHOWR
Supplemental Safety and Health
Chemical Properties
HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:215(APPROX)
Vapor Pres:24
Spec Gravity:1.16
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1.0,ETHER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID W/A SHARP ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.
Stability
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS W/MOST METALS & CHEMICALS,PARTICULARLY ALKALIES,OXIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SLOW RELEASE OF HCL GAS,INCREASING WITH
HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL GAS RELEASED BY HEATING.HYDROGEN
GAS EVOLVED BY REAT MT.
Disposal
Waste Disposal Methods:ADD SLOWLY TO A LARGE AMT OF SOLUTION OF SODA
ASH & SLAKED LIME BY STIRRING.DISCHARGE THE SOLUTIN W/LARGE AMT OF
WATER INTO A DISPOSAL AREA APPROVED UNDER CURRENT LAWS OR LOCAL
REGULATIONS.
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