Product ID:1001015, HYDROCHLORIC ACID
MSDS Date:03/30/1999
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CLHFJ

Emergency Phone: 201-417-1056

Info Phone: 201-945-9400

Preparer: J J BURGARD

Cage: 82925

Telephone: 201-945-9400

Cage: 82925

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: WILL CAUSE REDNESS, IRRITATION
AND POSSIBLY SEVERE BURNS. MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. SKIN:
WILL CAUSE REDNESS, IRRITATION AND BURNS INHALATION: WILL CAUSE
IRRITATION AND BURNS OF THE NOSE, THROAT AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACK. MAY CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND WHEEZING. INGESTION: WILL
CAUSE PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, IRRITATION AND BURNS TO THE MOUTH,
THROAT AND LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: WILL CAUSE REDNESS, IRRITATION AND
POSSIBLY SEVERE BURNS. MAY CAUSE PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. SKIN: WILL
CAUSE REDNESS, IRRITATION AND BURNS INHALATION: WILL CAUSE
IRRITATION AND BURNS OF THE NOSE, THROAT AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACK. MAY CAUSE SHORTNESS OF BREATH AND WHEEZING. INGESTION: WILL
CAUSE PAIN, NAUSEA, VOMITING, IRRITATION AND BURNS TO THE MOUTH,
THROAT AND LOWER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT .
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY AND SKIN
CONDITIONS MAY BE AGGRAVATED.

First Aid:EYES: FLOOD WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: FLOOD WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. IF BURNS OCCUR, WRAP
IN DRY, IF BURNS OCCUR, WRAP IN DRY, STERILE DRESSINGS AND GET
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH AIR.
IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED,
ADMINIS TER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION (MOUTH TO MOUTH IS PREFERRED) IF
TRAINED-GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE
VOMITING.

Flash Point:NONE
Lower Limits:N/D
Upper Limits:N/D
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY OR FOG, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL OR CO2
Fire Fighting Procedures:DO NOT USE A DIRECT STREAM OF WATER ON
PRODUCT. USE WATER-FOG TO KEEP FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL. USE
CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, INCLUDING A NIOSH-APPROVED SCBA (AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE MFPA) WHEN ENTERING A FIRE ZONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DIRECT STREAM OF WATER ON PRODUCT WILL
CAUSE SEVERE SPLATTERING. INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION MAY GENERATE
FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE AND CONTAIN SPILL. DO NOT ALLOW SPILL TO
ENTER DRAINS, SEWERS OR WATERWAYS. NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH SODA ASH
OR SODIUM BICARBONATE. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO
PROPER CONTAINERS FOR D ISPOSAL. COMPLY WITH ALL SPILL NOTIFICATION
REGUALTIONS. ALL RESPONSE ACTIVITIES MUST COMPLY WITH HAZWOPER
(REFER TO 29CFR 1910.120).
Neutralizing Agent:NEUTRALIZE SPILL WITH SODA ASH OR SODIUM
BICARBONATE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
OXIDIZERS AND CAUSTIC MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE.
Other Precautions:CLEAN CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT THOROUGHLY BEFORE
STARTING ANY REPAIR WORK. PRODUCT IS CORROSIVE (PH=<2). AVOID
BREATHING OF VAPORS-AVOID EYE/SKIN CONTACT. WEAR ACID RESISTANT
CLOTHING WHEN HANDLING THIS PRODUCT.

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKING IN CONFINED AREAS, IF HEAVY MISTING
OR VAPORS ARE EXPECTED, OR IF EXPOSURE MAY OR DOES EXCEEED
RECOMMENDED PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS (PEL), USE
NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (REFER TO 29CFR
1910.134).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES SPECIAL: N/A MECHANICAL (GENERAL): FAN
OTHER: N/A USE FORCED VENTILATION TO MINIMIZE VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS
IN THE WORKPLACE.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE OR NITRILE
Eye Protection:USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN HANDLING CHEMICALS.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING (RAIN SUIT,
RUBBER APRON, FACE SHIELD, RUBBER BOOTS). PROVIDE LOCAL EMERGENCY
SHOWERS AND EYEWASH STATIONS IN THE IMMEDIATE WORKPLACE.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AND FACE AFTER HANDLING THIS
MATERIAL. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY AND FLUSH
EXPOSED SKIN AREAS THOROUGHLY. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
RE-USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=110.C, 230.F
Vapor Pres:21 MMHG @ 68
Vapor Density:1.26
Spec Gravity:1.16
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<0.01 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR TO SLIGHT YELLOW LIQUID, SHARP PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:69%

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS AND STRONG CAUSTICS MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZERS, ALKALINE
MATERIALS, WATER, COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND NITRIC ACID.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION MAY GENERATE
FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE
AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. WASTE MAY BE CLASSIFIED AS D002
(CORROSIVE) UNDER RCRA.

Toxicological Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

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:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

Transport Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER

SARA Title III Information:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE IS REGULATED UNDER SARA
III SECTION 313 SUPPLIER NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS.
Federal Regulatory Information:ALL COMPONENTS ARE LISTED ON THE TSCA
INVENTORY.
State Regulatory Information:NEW JERSEY RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION:
7674-01-0, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) 31%; 7732-18-5,
WATER.