ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP -- MURIATIC ACID  -- 6810-00D000016
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MURIATIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D000016
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL CORP
Address:COLUMBIA RD & PARK AVE
Box:1087R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07960
Country:US
CAGE:1L168
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALLIED CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:1087R
CAGE:1L168
Company Name:ALLIED-SIGNAL INC
Address:Box:2332R
City:MORRISTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07962-2332
Country:US
Phone:201-455-4414
CAGE:1L164

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 31.5%
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 68.5%

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

Effects of Overexposure:SEVERE SKIN BURNS & WILL IRRITATE OR BURN EYES
    & RESPIRATORY TRACT CAUSING CHOKING.INGEST:INT.BURNS.

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

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. KEEP WARM & QUIET GET DR. START
    ARTIF.RESP. IF NEEDED. SKIN/EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MIN.USE
    SHOWER & REMOVE CLOTHES IF CONTAMINATED .

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

Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER.NEUTRALIZE W/SODA ASH OR SLAKED
    LIME.USE A GAS MSK
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HCL REACTS WITH STEEL & MOST COMMON
    METALS TO PRODUCE H*2 GAS WHICH CAN BE A FIRE & EXPL.HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS.USE PLASTIC
    EQUIP.,PAILS,ETC;FOR ANY ACID REMOVAL.COVER WITH SODIUM CARBONATE
    OR AN EQUAL MIXTURE OF SODA ASH & SLAKED LIME.AFTER MIXING,ADD
    WATER IF NECESSARY TO FOAM A SLURRY. AVOID CONTACT W/LIQUID &
    VAPOR.KEEP PEOPLE AWAY.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA,WELL
    VENTILATED & AWAY FROM HEAT-WILL RUST METALS. PROTECT CONTAINERS
    AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING SUBSTS.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH METALS.WEAR RUBBER
    GLOVES,SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.

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

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR APPROVED BY U.S.BUREAU OF MINES FOR
    HYDROCHLORIC ACID.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AS REQUIRED TO CLEAR AIR.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON,SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS,SAFETY SHOWR
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:215(APPROX)
Vapor Pres:24
Spec Gravity:1.16
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1.0,ETHER
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID W/A SHARP ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
REACTS W/MOST METALS & CHEMICALS,PARTICULARLY ALKALIES,OXIDS
Stability Condition to Avoid:SLOW RELEASE OF HCL GAS,INCREASING WITH
    HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL GAS RELEASED BY HEATING.HYDROGEN
    GAS EVOLVED BY REAT MT.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ADD SLOWLY TO A LARGE AMT OF SOLUTION OF SODA
    ASH & SLAKED LIME BY STIRRING.DISCHARGE THE SOLUTIN W/LARGE AMT OF
    WATER INTO A DISPOSAL AREA APPROVED UNDER CURRENT LAWS OR LOCAL
    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.