Product ID:413A P-764315-722 LIQUID DESCALER
MSDS Date:05/14/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F006424
MSDS Number: BYHQH

AMERICAN STERILIZER

2424 WEST 23RD ST
ERIE, PA 16514-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 814-452-3100

Info Phone: 814-452-3100

Cage: 02964

AMERICAN STERILIZER CO

ERIE, PA 16514 US

Telephone: 814-452-3100 / 814-870-8350

Cage: 02964

PHOSPHORIC ACID

CAS: 7664-38-2

RTECS: TB6300000

Fraction By Weight: >50%

OSHA PEL 1 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 1 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

HYDROXYACETIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID

CAS: 79-14-1

RTECS: MC5250000

Fraction By Weight: >3%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE. MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS TO
SKIN & EYES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:OPEN CUTS & SORES.

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/FLOWING WATER FOR 15 MINS. INGESTION: GIVE
MILK/WATER TO DILUTE MATERIAL. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. NEVER GIVE
ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION IN A LL CASES.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY/FOG, CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AVOID EXPOSURE TO FUMES/VAPORS. WEAR
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED POSITIVE PRESSURE BREATHING
APPARATUS. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS IF IN CONTACT
W/SOME METALS. PRODUCT WON'T BURN BUT MAY SPLATTER IF TEMP EXCEEDS
BOILING POINT.

Spill Release Procedures:MOP UP & FLUSH TO SEWER W/PLENTY OF WATER.
FLOORS MAY BE SLIPPERY. USE CARE TO AVOID FALLS. NEUTRALIZE.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T CONTAMINATE WATER, FOOD/FEED.
AVOID ALL CONTACT. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR/SPRAY.

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED IF NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION IS
USED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: PREFERRED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER, DETERGENT RESISTANT
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS RUBBER BOOTS & APRON, EYEWASH
FACILITIES, SAFETY SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:PRACTICE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE. WASH AFTER
HANDLING. SHOWER AT END OF WORK PERIOD.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH OF CONCENTRATE: 0.1. PH OF USE DILUTION: 0.5.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:275F
Vapor Pres:4
Vapor Density:3.4
Spec Gravity:1.361
pH:(SUPP)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER = 1): >1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR VIOLET THIN LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC MILD
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG ALKALIES, CYANIDES, SOME METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:TEMPS >BOILING POINT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS IN CONTACT W/SOME METALS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS. SELL FOR SALVAGE. CORROSIVE MATERIAL NA1760.

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