Product ID:GOLD ATOMIC ABSORPTION STANDARD
MSDS Date:11/18/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N085627
MSDS Number: CHCQQ

MALLINCKRODT INC

PARIS, KY 43061
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: DO440

MALLINCKRODT INC, SPECIALTY PRODUCTS DIV

PARIS, KY 40362 US

Telephone: 314-982-5000

Cage: DO440

HYDROCHLORIC ACID (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 23%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM, C

ACGIH TLV: 5 PPM, C

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

GOLD

CAS: 7400-57-5

RTECS: MD5070000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHALATION:SYMPTOMS ARE EXPECTED
BE LESS SEVERE THAN EXPOSURE TO HYDROCHLORIC ACID, WHERE SYMPTOMS
MAY INCLUDE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION:SYMPTOMS ARE
EXPECTED TO BE LESS SEVERE THAN EXPOSURE TO HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS
OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID, WHERE SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE BURNING (EFTS OF
OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SENSATION, VOMIT & DIARR. SKIN
CONT:SYMPS ARE EXPECTED TO BE LESS SEV THAN EXPOS TO HIGHER CONCS
OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID, WHERE SYMPS MAY INCL IRRIT, REDNESS, PAIN &
BURNS. EYE CONT:SPLASHES MAY CAUSE IRRIT. SYMPS ARE EXPECTED TO BE
LESS SEV THAN EXPOS TO HIGHER CONCS OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID, WHERE
SYMPS MAY(SUPDAT)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY
BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGEST:GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER TO DRINK
TO DILUTE. IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GET MEDICAL ADVICE.
SKIN:WASH E XPOSED AREA W/SOAP & WATER. GET MEDICALADVICE IF IRRIT
DEVELOPS. EYES:WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,
LIFTING LOWER & UPPER EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE SPILL W/SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA
ASH. DO NOT OVER NEUTRALIZE.
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE SPILL W/SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH.

Handling and Storage Precautions:WARNING! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. AVOID
CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINER, STORED IN A COO, DRY, VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:CORROSIVE MATERIAL. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
PROTECT FROM FREEZING.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
USAGE.
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. CONTACT LENSES
SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING W/THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:ESSENTIALLY SAME AS WATER. VAP DENS:ESSENTIALLY SAME AS WATER. EFTS
OF OVEREXP:INCLUDE SEVERE BURNS & EYE DAMAGE. CHRONIC:NO INFO
FOUND. TOX DATA:HYDROCHLORIC ACID:MUTATION REFERENCES & REPRODUCTIV
E EFFECTS CITED. EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTHFACESHIELD .

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32.0F,0.0C
Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Vapor Density:SUPP DATA
Spec Gravity:1
Evaporation Rate & Reference:ESSENTIALLY SAME AS WATER
Solubility in Water:INFINITELY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, YELLOW SOLUTION; SLIGHT PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INCOMPATIBILITY DATA FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE &
STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS TOXIC FUMES OF CHLORINE WHEN
HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZED WASTE MAY BE CONTAINERIZED &
DISPOSED IN AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.