FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 36-3  -- 6810-00F032960
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 36-3
MSDS Date:07/09/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F032960
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
Box:375
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, MURIATIC ACID        
    HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 36-37%
Other REC Limits:7 PPM
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 11 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 63-64%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: BURNING OF THROAT OR NOSE,
    LARYNGITIS, BRONCHITIS, PNEUMONIA, SEVERE CIRCULATORY SHOCK,
    ASPHYXIATION. SKIN: SEVERE PAIN; BURNS MAY BE DEEP W/SHARP EDGES &
    HEAL SLOWLY W/SCAR TISSUE FORMATI ON. EYES: IRRITATION, CORNEAL
    DESTRUCTION W/PAIN. INGESTION: BURNS OF MOUTH, ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH
    W/CONSEQUENT PAIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: COUGHING, CHOKING, DIZZINESS,
    WEAKNESS, DIFFICULTY BREATHING, DENTAL EROSION, TIGHTNESS IN CHEST.
    SKIN: BROWNISH OR YELLOW STAINS. INGESTION: NAUSEA, SALIVATION,
    VOMITING, CHILLS, SHOCK &  THIRST; ULCERATION OF ALL MEMBRANES &
    TISSUES. MAY LEAD TO RENAL, LIVER OR HEART FAILURE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESSURE. KEEP
    WARM/AT REST. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER (15-20 MINS).
    BURNS: APPLY STE RILE BANDAGES LOOSELY W/OUT MEDICATION.INGESTION:
    IF CONSCIOUS/NOT CONVULSING, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER TO DILUTE ACID.
    DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE OXYGEN IF NEEDED. OBTAIN MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IN ALL CASES

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

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINERS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    COOL CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FLAMES W/WATER FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL
    AFTER FIRE IS OUT. USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATERFOG.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DON'T SPRAY WATER DIRECTLY ON
    HYDROCHLORIC ACID. COOL CONTAINERS W/FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER,
    APPLY FROM AS FAR A DISTANCE AS POSSIBLE. KEEP UPWIND.

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

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF SAFE TO DO SO. TAKE UP W/SAND OR
    OTHER ABSORBENT MATERIAL & PLACE INTO CONTAINERS FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL. USING SHOVEL, PLACE MATERIAL IN CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER &
    COVER. KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE  AWAY. KEEP UPWIND. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT.
Neutralizing Agent:SLAKED LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE OR CRUSHED LIMESTONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID STORAGE W/INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS
    & EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Other Precautions:DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES.

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

Respiratory Protection:CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE W/ACID GAS CARTRIDGE,
    SUPPLIED-AIR, SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, SCBA W/FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE
    MODE OR EQUIVALENT, GAS MASK W/A CID GAS FILTER RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST &/OR GENERAL DILUTION TO MEET EXPOSURE LIMITS
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:SPLASH/DUST RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
Supplemental Safety and Health
INCOMPATIBILITIES: PERCHLORIC ACID, URANIUM PHOSPHIDE, MAGNESIUM
    BORIDE.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:384F
Vapor Density:1.3
Spec Gravity:1.2
pH:1.1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE (SEE SUPPL)
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW FUMING LIQUID
    W/PUNGENT ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALCOHOLIC HYDROGEN CYANIDE, TETRASELENIUM TETRANITRIDE, SODIUM,
    POTASSIUM PERMANGANATE, SULFURIC ACID, METALS (SEE SUPP)
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCREASING AMOUNTS OF HYDROGEN
    CHLORIDE

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

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

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