CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES -- LIQUID SCALE DISSOLVER  -- 6850-00N003281
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:LIQUID SCALE DISSOLVER
MSDS Date:09/18/1987
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N003281
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES
Address:5035 MANCHESTER AVENUE
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63110
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-535-1810; 314-862-2000
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:R. C. JENTE
CAGE:8F013
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CALGON VESTAL LABORATORIES
Address:5035 MANCHESTER AVENUE
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63110
Country:US
Phone:314-535-1810; 314-862-2000
CAGE:8F013

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

Ingred Name:HYDROCHLORIC ACID (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 26%
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:SEE INGREDIENT.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: EYES/SKIN:CORROSIVE TO TISSUES.
    CAUSES BURNS TO EYES & SKIN. INGEST:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. BURNS TO
    MOUTH, THROAT & STOMACH ARE LIKELY. INHAL:MISTS MAY CAUSE COUGHING
    & IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY  TRACT. CHRONIC: NO AVAILABLE
    INFORMATION WAS FOUND.
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:EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES/SKIN W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. CALL
    MD. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INGEST:IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMIT ING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. CALL MD IMMEDIATELY.
    INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR & CONTACT MD.

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

Flash Point:NOT FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:PRODUCT IS NOT FLAMMABLE. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS PRODUCT CAN REACT W/METALS TO
    RELEASE HYDROGEN GAS. FIREMEN MAY NEED TO PROTECT AGAINST THIS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE AREA. CONTAIN AS MUCH SPILLED MATERIAL AS
    POSSIBLE. COVER W/SODIUM BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH & FLUSH W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLTHG.
    AVOID BRTHG VAP/MIST. KEEP CONTR CLSD. KEEP FROM CONT W/CHLORINE
    BLEACHES. READ/OBSERVE ALL LABELED PRECAUTIONS.
Other Precautions:USE ONLY IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS THAT WILL MAINTAIN
    AIR LEVELS BELOW LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATORY FOR ACIDS IS
    RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD 
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPEC GRAV:1.095-1.125 @ 25C (H*2O=1).

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Spec Gravity:SUPP DATA
pH:<1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR ORANGE-COLORED LIQUID WITH SHARP ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 WT

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, STRONG OXIDIZERS & METALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE KNOWN.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:METAL CONTACT MAY GENERATE HYDROGEN,
    WHICH CAN BE EXPLOSIVE.

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

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

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