Product ID:H3290, HYDROCHLORIC ACID
MSDS Date:06/23/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4786
MSDS Number: CJTFG

Emergency Phone: 310-516-8000

Info Phone: 310-516-8000

Preparer: G.A. BINAS

Cage: 63415

Telephone: 310-516-9843

Cage: 63415

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE

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:VAPOR (LC50) ACUTE: 1562 PPM 4 HRS (RAT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS BY
INGESTION/INHALATION. VERY HAZARDOUS BY SKIN CONTACT (CORROSIVE,
PERMEATOR), OF EYE CONTACT (IRRITANT). LIQUID/SPRAY MIST MAY
PRODUCE TISSUE DAMAGE ON MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF EYES, MOUTH AND
RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN CONTACT MAY PRODUCE BURNS, ITCHING,
SCALING, REDDENING, BLISTERING. INHALATION OF MIST MAY PRODUCE
SEVERE IRRITATION, COUGHING, CHOKING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH.
INFLAMMATION OF EYE IS CHARACTERIZED BY REDNESS, WATERING, AND
ITCHING. CHRONIC- MAY PRODUCE TARGET ORGANS DAMAGE, SEVERE EYE AND
SKIN IRRITATION. MIST MAY PRODUCE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION LEADING TO
F REQUENT ATTACKS OF BRONCHIAL INFECTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT AVAILABLE.
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN CONTACT MAY PRODUCE BURNS, ITCHING,
SCALING, REDDENING, BLISTERING. INHALATION OF MIST MAY PRODUCE
SEVERE IRRITATION, COUGHING, CHOKING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH. EYE
CONTACT MAY CAUSE REDNESS, WATE RING, AND ITCHING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE
PARTY.

First Aid:EYE: CHECK AND REMOVE CONTACT LENSES. IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES
WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. DO NOT USE
AN EYE OINTMENT. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: GENTLY AND
THOROUGHLY WA SH WITH RUNNING WATER AND NON-ABRASIVE SOAP. IN CASE
OF SEROUS CONTACT USE A DISINFECTANT SOAP AND SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. LOOSEN TIGHT CLOTHING.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFI CULT, ADMINISTER OXYGEN. IF VICTIM IS NOT
BREATHING, PERFORM MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION. SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. LOOSEN TIGHT
CLOTHING SUCH AS COLLAR, B ELT. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:NOT APPLICABLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NOT APPLICABLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-COMBUSTIBLE. RISKS OF EXPLOSION OF
THE PRODUCT IN PRESENCE OF MECHANICAL IMPACT: NOT AVAILABLE. RISKS
OF EXPLOSION OF THE PRODUCT IN PRESENCE OF STATIC DISCHARGE: NOT
AVAILABLE.

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: DILUTE WITH WATER. MOP UP/ABSORB
WITH INERT DRY MATERIAL. PLACE IN AN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR
DISPOSAL. LARGE SPILL: CORROSIVE. STOP LEAK IF WITHOUT RISK. ABSORB
WITH DRY EARTH, SAND, O R OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. DO NOT
GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINER. DO NOT TOUCH SPILL. USE WATER SPRAY
CURTAIN TO DIVERT VAPOR DRIFT. NEUTRALIZE RESIDUE WITH DILUTE
SOLUTION OF SODIUM CARBONATE.
Neutralizing Agent:DILUTE SOLUTION OF SODIUM CARBONATE

Handling and Storage Precautions:MAY CORRODE METALLIC SURFACES. STORE
IN METALLIC OR COATED FIBERBOARD DRUM USING A STRONG POLYETHYLENE
INNER PACKAGE. CORROSIVE MATERIALS SHOULD BE STORED IN A SEPARATE
SAFETY STORAGE CABINET OR ROOM.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER DRY. DO NOT INGEST. DO NOT BREATHE
GAS/FUMES/VAPOUR/SPRAY. NEVER ADD WATER TO PRODUCT. IF INSUFFICIENT
VENTILATION, WEAR SUITABLE RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT. IF INGESTED, SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE IMMEDIATELY. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.KEEP
AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLES SUCH AS METALS, ALKALIS.

Respiratory Protection:VAPOR RESPIRATOR: BE SURE TO USE AN
APPROVED/CERTIFIED RESPIRATOR OR EQUIVALENT. A SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD BE USED TO AVOID INHALATION OF THE
PRODUCT.
Ventilation:PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION OR OTHER ENGINEERING CONTROLS
TO KEEP THE AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS OF VAPORS BELOW THEIR
RESPECTIVE THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE.
Protective Gloves:NITRILE/SILVER SHIELD/SUPPORTED NEOPRENE GLOVE.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES, NON-VENTED. FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:ENSURE THAT EYEWASH STATIONS AND SAFETY
SHOWERS ARE PROXIMAL TO THE WORK-STATION LOCATION. FULL SUIT. VAPOR
RESPIRATOR. BOOTS. GLOVES. VINYL APRON, PVC APRON, ACID JACKET,
(20NTL ACID) SARANEX COVERALL
Work Hygienic Practices:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SUGGESTED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING MIGHT NOT BE SUFFICIENT FOR A LARGE
SPILLS; CONSULT A SPECIALIST BEFORE HANDLING THIS PRODUCT. CONSULT
LOCAL AUTHORITIES FOR ACCEPTABLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. WARNING: IF V
ICTIM HAS INHALED PRODUCT, MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO ADMINISTER
MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION TO PROVIDER OF AID.

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=100.C, 212.F
B.P. Text:WATER
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT AVAILABLE
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NOT AVAILABLE
Vapor Pres:HIGHEST 17.535 MM HG@20C
Vapor Density:0.62
Spec Gravity:1.19(WATER=1)
pH:1(ACIDIC.) 1%
Viscosity:NOT PROVIDED.
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT PROVIDED.
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN COLD WATER.
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID. COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW. PUNGENT (STRONG)
ODOR.
Corrosion Rate:EXTREMELY CORROSIVE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGHLY REACTIVE WITH METALS, ALKALIS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER ESPECIALLY
WHEN WATER IS ADDED TO THE PRODUCT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT AVAILABLE.

Waste Disposal Methods:RECYCLE TO PROCESS, IF POSSIBLE. CONSULT YOUR
LOCAL OR REGIONAL AUTHORITIES.

Toxicological Information:MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE
OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. THE SUBSTANCE
IS TOXIC TO LUNGS, MUCOUS MEMBRANES.

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.

Ecological:PRODUCT OR BIODEGRADATION: POSSIBLY HAZARDOUS SHORT TERM
DEGRADATION PRODUCTS ARE NOT LIKELY. HOWEVER, LONG TERM DEGRADATION
PRODUCTS MAY ARISE. TOXICITY OF THE PRODUCTS OF BIODEGRADATION: THE
PRODUCT S OF BIODEGRADATION ARE AS TOXIC AS THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT.

Transport Information:DOT CLASSIFICATION: CLASS 8: CORROSIVE LIQUID.
IDENTIFICATION: HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION: UN1789 PG: II

SARA Title III Information:SARA 302/304/311/312 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES: HYDROCHLORIC ACID. SARA 313 TOXIC CHEMICAL
NOTIFICATION AND RELEASE REPORTING: HYDROCHLORIC ACID. CERCLA:
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Federal Regulatory Information:TSCA 8(B) INVENTORY: HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
OSHA: HAZARDOUS BY DEFINITION OF HAZARDOUS COMMUNICATION STANDARD
(29 CFR 1910.1200).
State Regulatory Information:PENNSYLVANIA RTK: HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
MASSACHUSETTS RTK: HYDROCHLORIC ACID. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: NO
PRODUCTS WERE FOUND.