Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-823-8010
MSDS Number: BFRDC

STAUFFER CHEMICAL CO

NYALA FARMS ROAD
WESTPORT, CT 06880-6240
US

Emergency Phone: 203-226-6602

Info Phone: 203-226-6602

Cage: DO667

UNISOL CHEMICALS CORP

ASHEBORO, NC 27203-3282 US

Telephone: 919-672-1308

Cage: 3P400

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 35.21%

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: BALANCE

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RABBIT IS 900MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:SEVERE AND PAINFUL BURNS ON
CONTACT, EYE DAMAGE,SKIN BURS,IRRITATION TO MUCOUS
MEMBRANES;RESPIRATORY IRRITATION. CHRONIC:TISSUE DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HYDROCHLORIC ACID IS CLASSIFIED
IARC-3(INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE-HUMAN).
Effects of Overexposure:CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO SKIN & EYES,
IRRITATING RESPIRATORY TRACT
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
MINUTES.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN
OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRAT ION IF NEEDED.GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET PROMPT QUALIFIED
MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE WATER OR MILK OR MAGNESIA.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:SODA ASH, FLAKED LIME, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER,
CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN AN ENCLOSED
AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS WITH MANY METALS & EVOLVES
HYDROGEN WHICH CAN EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:FLOOD WITH WATER & SODA ASH;FORM A SLURRY;SOAK
UP WITH AN INERT NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBANT;PLACE IN A DOT APPROVED
CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH,SLAKED LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN WELL VENTILATED AREA, AWAY
FROM HIGHLY FLAMMABLE SUBSTANCES DO NOT STORE NEAR HEATING DEVICES
OR DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Other Precautions:FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.AVOID
SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
ENCLOSED SPACES USE EITHER A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID GAS,DEPENDING ON THE
AIRBORN CONCENTRATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:ACID RESISTANT BOOTS & APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A LOCAL
EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F,110C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-51F,-46C
Vapor Pres:73
Spec Gravity:1.1700
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO SLIGHT YELLOW LIQUID WITH A
SHARP, PUNGENT, IRRITATING ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS & METAL OXIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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