DETREX CORP -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID (MURIATIC ACID), 20*  -- 6810-00N017663
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID (MURIATIC ACID), 20*
MSDS Date:11/11/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N017663
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:DETREX CORP
Address:1100 N STATE RD
City:ASHTABULA
State:OH
ZIP:44004
Country:US
Info Phone Num:313-358-5800
Emergency Phone Num:313-358-5800
Preparer's Name:DAVID W KANANEN
CAGE:6H472
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DETREX CORP
Address:1100 N STATE RD
Box:City:ASHTABULA
State:OH
ZIP:44004
Country:US
Phone:313-358-5800
CAGE:6H472

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE 20* (20* IS CONCENTRATION VALUE RELATED
    TO SPECIFIC GRAVITY) (JJMA)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 32%
OSHA PEL:5 PPM,C
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM,C
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAUSES SEVERE SKIN AND EYE BURNS. MAY
    BE FATAL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. VAPORS ARE EXTREMELY IRRITATING.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. CALL MD.
    INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING-DRINK LARGE VOLUMES OF WATER, MILK,
    MILK  OF MAGNESIA, OR BEATEN EGG WHITES W/WATER. DO NOT GIVE
    EMETICS, BAKING SODA, OR CARBONATES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE CONDITIONS .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . COOL TANKS WITH WATER IF EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROCHLORIC ACID IS NOT FIRE HAZ ITSELF,
    BUT MAY CAUSE A FIRE IF REACTING W/OTHER MATLS. EXPLO CONC OF
    HYDROGEN GAS MAY ACCUMULATE INSIDE METAL EQUIPMENT.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION AND CONTAIN SPILL.
    STAY UPWIND OF SPILL. IN SPILL AREA WEAR SCBA AND FULL ACID
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INCLUDING RUBBER BOOTS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR SLAKED LIME.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. PROTECT AGAINST
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE. KEEP CONTAINERS OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT AND AWAY
    FROM HEAT.
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. NEVER USE PRESSURE TO
    EMPTY CONTAINERS. REFER TO 29CFR 1910.1200.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CARTRIDGE FILTER-CHARCOAL
    TYPE. EMERG EYE WASH AND DELUGE SHOWER IN IMMED AREA OF USE.
Ventilation:LOC EXHST-DIRECT HOODS & DOWN DRAFT SYS. MECH-TO HANDLE
    GASES HEAVIER THAN AIR. SPECIAL-FIBERGLASS/ACID RESISTANT TYPES.
Protective Gloves:LONG SLEEVE RUBBER OR PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:CHEM WRKRS GOG & FULL LGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CHEMICAL RESISTANT CLOTHING WHILE
    HANDLING OR TRANSFERRING CONTENTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F,110C
Vapor Pres:35 @ 25C
Vapor Density:127
Spec Gravity:1.1600-1.1924
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:>1 (ETHYL ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:INFINITE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID WITH A
    SHARP PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CORROSIVE TO MOST METALS WITH THE EVOLUTION OF HYDROGEN GAS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID MATERIALS SUCH AS CYANIDES, SULFIDES
    AND FORMALDEHYDES. HEATING CAUSES RELEASE OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE VAPOR. HYDROGEN GAS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER APPLIED TO ENTIRE
    SPILL. NEUTRALIZE WASHINGS WITH SODA ASH OR SLAKED LIME BEFORE
    DISCARDING TO SEWER. OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS.

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