Product ID:NALCLEAN 8940 ACID CLEANER
MSDS Date:06/24/1994
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJKFQ

NALCO CHEMICAL COMANY

ONE NALCO CENTER
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1198
US

Emergency Phone: 800-462-5378

Preparer: RICKY A STACKHOUSE

Cage: 89524

ONDEO NALCO COMPANY

NAPERVILLE, IL 60563-1198 US

Telephone: (630) 305-1000

Cage: 89524

HYDROCHLORIC ACID

CAS: 7647-01-0

RTECS: MW4025000

OSHA PEL C7 MG/M3;C5 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(ALBINO RABBITS): 900 MG/KG
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: CAN CAUSE ACIDIC TYPE BURNS.
CORROSIVE TO EYES W/POSSIBLE PERMANENT DAMAGE DEPENDING ON THE
LENGTH OF EXPOSURE & ON THE FIRST AID ACTION GIVEN. SKIN: ACIDIC
BURNS. CORROSIVE, RESULTING IN THIRD DEGREE BURNS DEPENDING ON THE
LENGTH OF EXPOSURE & FIRST AID ACTION GIVEN. INGESTION: WILL CAUSE
BURNS. INHALATION: CAN BE CORROSIVE TO THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES & THE
LUNGS.
Effects of Overexposure:ACIDIC BURNS

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH FOR 15 MINS. FOR A LARGE SPLASH,
FLOOD BODY UNDER A SHOWER. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE
WATER/MILK. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. TREAT SYMPTOMS. OBTAIN
MEDI CAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: BASED ON THE
INDIVIDUAL REACTIONS OF THE PATIENT, THE PHYSICIAN'S JUDGMENT
SHOULD BE USED TO CONTROL SYMPTOMS & CLINICAL CONDITION. CAUTION:
IF UNCONSCIO US, HAVING TROUBLE BREATHING/IN CONVULSIONS, DON'T
INDUCE VOMITING/GIVE WATER. PROBABLE MUCOSAL DAMAGE
MAYCONTRAINDICATE THE USE OF GASTRIC LAVAGE. MEASURES AGAINST
CIRCULATORY SHOCK/RESPIRATORY DEPRE SSION & CONVULSIONS MAY BE
NEEDED.

Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/REACTIVE METALS SUCH AS
ALUMINUM, MAY RESULT IN THE GENERATION OF FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL: CONTAIN W/ABSORBENT SUCH AS
W/CLAY/SOIL/COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE ABSORBENT. SHOVEL RECLAIMED
LIQUID & ABSORBENT INTO RECOVERY/SALVAGE DRUMS FOR DISPOSAL. LARGE:
DIKE TO PREVENT MOVEMENT & RECLAIM INTO RECOVERY/SALVAGE
DRUMS/TANK TRUCK FOR DISPOSAL. LARGE INDOOR: EVACUATE /VENTILATE
AREA. THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTROL & RECOVERY SHOULD WEAR THE
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT SPECIFIED.
Neutralizing Agent:COVER CONTAMINATED AREA W/SODIUM BICARBONATE/SODA
ASH SLAKED LIME MIXTURE (50/50). MIX, ADD WATER, FORM A SLURRY

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.
USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN RESIDUAL
PRODUCT. DON'T REUSE COTNAINER UNLESS PROPERLY RECONDITIONED.
Other Precautions:DON'T GET IN EYES, ON SKIN/ON CLOTHING. AVOID
BREATHING VAPOR. DON'T TAKE INTERNALLY.

Respiratory Protection:GENERATING SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF VAPORS/MISTS,
A NIOSH APPROVED ACID GAS FULL FACE RESPIRATOR IS RECOMMENDED. FOR
LARGE SPILLS: ENTRY INTO LARGE TANKS, VESSELS/ENCLOSED SMALL SPACES
W/INADEQUATE VENT ILATION, A PRESSURE-DEMAND, SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:GENERAL VENTILATION IS RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST WHERE
VAPORS, MISTS/AEROSOLS MAY BE RELEASED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERMEABLE; NEOPRENE/NITRILE/POLYVINYL
CHLORINE/NATURAL RUBBER/VITON/BUTYL
Eye Protection:FACE SHIELD W/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:A FULL SLICKER SUIT, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN,
SAFETY SHOWER, PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT CAN REACT W/METALS TO GENERATE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.
PROVIDE SUITABLE VENTING WHEN CLEANING CLOSED SYSTEMS. KEEP OPEN
FLAMES AWAY FROM THE VENT DURING & IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING CLEANING.

Melt/Freeze Pt:=-45.6C, -50.F
Spec Gravity:1.16
pH:1.45
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:AMBER LIQUID W/PUNGENT ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALINE MATERIALS; AMMONIA, CARBONATES, SODIUM HYDROXIDE (CAUSTIC),
POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE (LIME), CYANIDES, SULFIDES,
HYPOCHLORITES, CHLORITES. ALUMINUM, ZINC, GALVANIZED METALS,
STAINLESS STEEL.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:BY THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:MUST BE SOLIDIFIED W/STABILIZING AGENTS;
SAND/FLY ASH/CEMENT BEFORE DISPOSAL TO A LICENSED INDUSTRIAL WASTE
LANDFILL/HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT/STORAGE & DISPOSAL FACILITY. CAN
ALSO BE DEEP-WELL INJECT ED IAW/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.

Transport Information:PROPER SHIPPING NAME/HAZARD CODE- HYDROCHLORIC
ACID SOLUTION. UN1789, PG II.

SARA Title III Information:SARA/SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS & REAUTHORIZATION
ACT OF 1986: TITLE III-SECTIONS 302, 311, 312, 313. SECTIONS 311 &
312: OUR HAZARD EVALUATION HAS FOUND THIS PRODUCT TO BE HAZARDOUS.
THE PRODUCT SHOULD BE REPORTED UNDER THE FOLLOWING EPA HAZARD
CATEGORIES: IMMEDIATE ACUTE HEALTH HAZARD. SECTION 313: THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS HYDROCHLORITE ACID WHICH APPEARS ON THE LIST OF
TOXIC CHEMICALS.
Federal Regulatory Information:OSHA'S HAZARD COMMUNICATION RULE, 29 CFR
1910.1200: BASED ON OUR HAZARD EVALUATION, HYDROCHLORIC ACID IS
HAZARDOUS, CORROSIVE.TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT: THE CHEMICAL IN
THIS PRODUCT IS ON THE INVEN TORY LIST 40 CFR 710. USDA INSPECTION
& GRADING PROGRAMS-FOOD SAFETY & INSPECTION SERVICE: THIS PRODUCT
IS AUTHORIZED BY USDA FOR USE IN FEDERALLY INSPECTED MEAT & POULTRY
PLANTS. FEDERAL WATER POLLUT ION CONTROL ACT: HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
State Regulatory Information:STATE RIGHT TO KNOW LAWS: THE FOLLOWING
INGREDIENTS ARE DISCLOSED FOR COMPLIANCE W/STATE RIGHT TO KNOW
LAWS: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, WATER. INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: THIS
PRODUCT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SU BSTANCE FROM THE INGREDIENTS
DISCLOSURE LIST/HAS BEEN EVALUATED BASED ON ITS TOXICOLOGICAL
PROPERTIES, TO CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS.