Product ID:MURIATIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/18/1990
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N018726
MSDS Number: BLCQR

VISTA CHEMICAL CO

3441 FAIRFIELD RD
BALTIMORE, MD 21226
US

Emergency Phone: 318-494-5142

Info Phone: 301-355-6200

Cage: 0K050

VISTA CHEMICAL COMPANY

19029 HOUSTON, TX 77224 US

Telephone: 713-588-3476

Cage: 0K050

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 27%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 32%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 35%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 38%

OSHA PEL C 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 5 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CORROSIVE. LIQUID CONTACT WILL
CAUSE BURNING, STRONG IRRITATION AND TISSUE DAMAGE. SKIN:
CORROSIVE. SKIN CONTACT WILL RESULT IN TISSUE DAMAGE, BURNING AND
STRONG IRRITATION. IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR. INHAL: STRONG
UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITANT. INHALATION OF VAPORS MAY RESULT
IN DAMAGE(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND OTHER
PULMONARY EFFECTS.INGEST: CORROSIVE TO TISSUES CONTACTED. ACUTE:
STRONG IRRITANT, COUGHING, CHOKING, CORROSIVE TO TISSSUE. CHRONIC:
MAY DAMAGE TEETH; CAUSE ULCE RATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND SKIN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH THORO W/RUNNING H2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEEK MED
AID. SKIN: FLUSH AFFECTED AREAS W/H2O. REMOVE CONTAM CLOTHING. IF
IRRIT/PAIN PERSISTS, SEEK MED AID. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
BREATH ING HAS STOPPED, GIVE ARTF RESP, O2/CARDIOPULMONARY
RESUSCITATION IF NEEDED. SEEK MEDICAL AID. INGEST: GIVE LIMEWATER
OR WATER AND MILK OF MAGNESIA TO DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
SEEK MED AID.

Extinguishing Media:SELECT MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRES. THIS
IS A NONFLAMMABLE MATERIAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE H2O SPRAY TO COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
USED WHEN THIS MATERIAL IS INVOLVED IN A FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL CAN REACT WITH MOST METALS
TO EVOLVE HYDROGEN GAS WHICH IS FLAMMABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:STAY UPWIND OF LARGE SPILLS. PROVIDE MECH VENT
WHERE POSSIBLE. PERSONNEL CLEANING UP SPILL SHOULD WEAR FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA. HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE UNDER THE FEDERAL WAT ER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH; LIME.

Handling and Storage Precautions:SUITABLE MATERIALS AND COATING: RUBBER
AND GLASS. UNSUITABLE: METAL CONTAINERS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APROVED ACID-GAS AIR PURIFYING
CANISTER, OR AIR SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST SHOULD BE USED WHEN HNDLG THIS MATL IN ENCLOSED
AREAS. MECHANICAL VENT SHOULD BE USED WHENEVER POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES WITH GUANTLETS.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES (SUPP DATA)
Other Protective Equipment:TO PROTECT AGAINST SKIN CONTACT, SLICKER
SUITS & RUBBER BOOTS SHOULD BE WORN. EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE
SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT: ADD FULL LENGTH FACE SHIELD TO GOGGLES .

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F,110C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-101F,-74C
Vapor Pres:30 @ 77F
Vapor Density:25FOR20DEG
Spec Gravity:1.14-1.19
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW FUMING LIQUID-STRONG
IRRITATING ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CONTACT WITH METALS, METAL OXIDES, HYDROXIDES, AMINES, CARBONATES AND
OTHER ALKALINE METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:H2 FORMED ON CONTACT WITH METALS. HCL
VAPORS EMITTED WHEN HEATED. CL2 MAY BE FORMED BY ELECTROLYSIS OR
OXIDATION.

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH OR CONTAIN SPILL IN HOLDING AREA AND
NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR LIME. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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