Product ID:H160S HYDROCHLORIC ACID 6.0N
MSDS Date:09/26/1997
FSC:6850
NIIN:00F056470
MSDS Number: CHNCZ

SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP

14422 S SAN PEDRO STREET
GARDENA, CA 90248-9985
US

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: E BRULL

Cage: 63415

SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC

GARDENA, CA 90248-2027 US

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, MURIATIC ACID

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

Fraction By Weight: 8.1%

OSHA PEL 5 PPM

ACGIH TLV: C 11 MG/CUM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 92.9%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CORROSIVE TO EYES & SKIN. LIQUID/SPRAY
MIST MAY PRODUCE TISSUE DAMAGE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF EYES, MOUTH &
RESPIRATORY TRACT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE BURNS, RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION. REPEATED/PROLON GED EXPOSURE CAN PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS
DAMAGE & SEVERE EYE/SKIN IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS, COUGHING, CHOKING, SHORTNESS
OF BREATH, ATTACKS OF BRONCHIAL INFECTION

First Aid:EYES: REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. FLUSH W/RUNNING WATER FOR 15
MINS. KEEP EYELIDS OPEN. DON'T USE AN OINTMENT. SKIN: PLACE UNDER A
DELUGE SHOWER/NEUTRALIZE W/A DILUTE SOLUTION OF SODIUM CARBONATE.
WASH W/R UNNING WATER & NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
SAFE AREA, GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE WATER/MILK. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.

Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: DILUTE W/WATER, MOP UP/ABSORB W/INERT
MATERIAL, PLACE IN WASTE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. LARGE: STOP LEAK W/O
RISK. ABSORB W/DRY EARTH/SAND. DON'T GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINER.
DON'T TOUCH MATERIAL. US E WATERSPRAY TO DIVERT VAPOR DRIFT.
(SEE SUPP)
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE RESIDUE W/A DILUTE SOLUTION OF SODIUM
CARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A METALLIC/COATED FIBREBOARD
DRUM USING A STRONG POLYETHYLENE INNER PACKAGE. KEEP DRY. NEVER ADD
WATER TO THIS PRODUCT. DON'T INGEST.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES AS METALS, ALKALIS &
MOISTURE. DON'T BREATHE GAS, FUMES, VAPOR/GAS. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN
& EYES. MAY CORRODE METALLIC SURFACES. CORROSIVE MATERIALS SHOULD
BE STORED IN SEP ARATE SAFETY STORAGE CABINET/ROOM.

Respiratory Protection:USE VAPOR RESPIRATOR, MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED WHEN
VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE. SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:EXHAUST VENTILATION/OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS TO KEEP
AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL SUIT, BOOTS, EYEWASH STATION, SAFETY
SHOWER, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PREVENT ENTRY INTO SEWERS, BASEMENTS/CONFINED AREAS. DIKE IF NEEDED.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres:17.5
Vapor Density:0.62
Spec Gravity:1.01
pH:<7
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID W/DISAGREEABLE/STRONG
CHOKING ODOR & STRONG ACID TASTE.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, ALKALIS, STEEL, ALUMINUM, ZINC, COPPER, STAINLESS STEEL, GLASS,
WATER

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE
W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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