Product ID:ALUMINUM ETCHANT 16-1-1-2 P/N 186-2829
MSDS Date:08/05/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-027-6112
MSDS Number: BLXHZ

GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION

90 EAST HAKSEY ROAD
PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054-0393
US

Emergency Phone: 800-631-8050

Info Phone: 201-515-1838

Preparer: C.A. EISENHARD

Cage: 0AU44

GENERAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION

PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 US

Telephone: 973-515-1840

Cage: 0AU44

PHOSPHORIC ACID (SARA III) *

CAS: 7664-38-2

RTECS: TB6300000

Fraction By Weight: 80%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/M3/3 STEL *

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/M3/3 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

NITRIC ACID (SARA III) *

CAS: 7697-37-2

RTECS: QU5775000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL 2 PPM/4 STEL *

ACGIH TLV: 2 PPM/4 STEL; 9192 *

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

ACETIC ACID (SARA III) *

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

Fraction By Weight: 5 - 10%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM *

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 10 - 15%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF EYES,
SKIN, UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, OR GI TRACT. MAY CAUSE BURNS OF
SKIN, EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO EYES OR
BLINDNESS. MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE. MAY B E FATAL IF INGESTED.
CHRONIC: LUNG DAMAGE, DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING,
BURNING SENSATION IN LUNGS, SORE THROAT, SALIVATION, LABORED
BREATHING. EYES: REDNESS, TEARING, BURNS, BLURRED VISION. SKIN:
REDNESS, RASH, ITCHING, BURNS. IN GESTION: SEVERE BURNS TO MOUTH,
THROAT,AND ESOPHAGUS, CIRCULATORY SHOCK, UNCONSCIOUSNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PREEXISTING SKIN OR RESPIRATORY
DISORDERS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF
NEEDED. EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN:
REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER THEN WASH
WITH SOAP AND WA TER. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING. GIVE MILK OR WATER TO CONSCIOUS VICTIM. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:104F,40C
Lower Limits:5.4%
Upper Limits:16.0%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER
SPRAY. MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE IF DONE AT NO RISK.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH COMMON METALS AT ELEVATED
TEMPERATURES PRODUCES HYDROGEN GAS, WHICH MAY FORM FLAMMABLE AND
EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES IN AIR.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL. SCOP UP
AND PLACE IN A CONTAINER OF COMPATIBLE MATERIAL FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:20% SODIUM BICARBONATE SOLUTION

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP OUT OF HEAT AND SUNLIGHT. PROTECT
FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP UPRIGHT.
Other Precautions:HANDLE ESSENTIALLY AS 80% PHOSPHORIC ACID (ORTHO).
KEEP IN COOL, DRY AREA.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:CLOSED VENTILATION SYSTEM MUST BE MADE IF CORROSION
RESISTANT MATERIALS.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR PVC GAUNTLETS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON, EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY
SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:502F,261C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-0F,-18C
Vapor Pres:6
Vapor Density:2.07
Spec Gravity:1.5-1.6
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; SLIGHT ACETIC ACID ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, MOST METALS, METAL OXIDES, STRONG ALKALIS,
CARBONATES, SULFIDES, AND CYANIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPERATURES ABOVE BOILING POINT (502F).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND CARBON; ACETIC
ACID.

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

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