FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID, CONCENTRATED (36-37%) -- 6810-01-120-2630 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, CONCENTRATED (36-37%)
MSDS Date:09/06/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-120-2630
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:DOLBEY EDWARD P AND CO.
Address:465 PENN STREET
Box:7316
City:YEADON
State:PA
ZIP:19101
Country:US
Phone:215-622-7300
CAGE:65791
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
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 37%
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
Fraction by Wt: 63%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50(ORAL)1449MG/KG(MOUSE)900MG/KG(RBT)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALE:MAY CAUSE IRRIT/BURNING OF
    THROAT, COUGHING,CHOKING AT 5-35PPM.SKIN:CONT MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRIT,INFLAM, ULCERATION,CHEM BURN.EYE:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRIT,CONJUNCTIVITIS,CORNEAL NECROSIS & BURNS W /IMPAIRMENT OR
    PERMNT LOSS OF VISION.INGEST:MAY CAUSE BURNS OF
    MOUTH,THROAT,ESOPHAGUS & STOMACH.(SEE SUPP DATA).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:INHALE:BURNING OF THROAT,COUGHING & CHOKING.
    SKIN:SHOCK SYMPTOMS MAY DEVELOP INCLUDING RAPID PULSE,SWEATING &
    COLLAPSE. EYE:CLOUDING OF THE CORNEA, SLIGHT EROSION OF CORNEAL
    EPITHELIUM. INGEST: PAIN,U
    NEASINESS,NAUSEA,SALIVATION,VOMITING,DIARRHEA,CHILLS,SHOCK &
    INTENSE THIRST.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED.IF BRTHNG STOPPED GIVE
    CPR.MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESS & ADMIN OXYGEN.KEEP WARM & AT
    REST.GET MD.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM CLTHNG & SHOES IMMED.WASH
    W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT &  LGE AMNTS OF WATER FOR 20 MIN.IF CHEM BURN
    COVER AREA W/STERILE DRY DRESSING & BANDAGE;NOT TOO
    TIGHTLY.EYE:WASH IMMED W/LGE AMNTS OF WATER LIFTING UPPER & LOWER
    EYELIDS AT LEAST 20 MIN SEE SUPP DATA

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
    STANDARD FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES USE WATER SPRAY,FOG OR STANDARD
    FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTRS FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.COOL
    CONTRS EXPOSED TO FLAMES W/WATER FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS
    OUT. STAY AWAY FROM STORAGE TANK ENDS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE FLOODING AMNTS OF WATER AS FOG.COOL
    CONTRS W/FLOODING AMNTS OF WATER,APPLY FROM AS FAR A DISTANCE AS
    POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING CORROSIVE VAPORS,KEEP UPWIND.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATL.STOP LEAK IF YOU CAN
    DO IT W/O RISK.SML SPILLS:TAKE UP W/SAND OR OTHER ABSORB MATL &
    PLACE IN CONTRS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.SML DRY SPILLS:W/CLEAN SHOVEL
    PLACE MATL IN CLEAN,DRY  CONTR & COVER.MOVE CONTR FROM SPILL AREA
    SEE OTHER
Neutralizing Agent:SLAKED LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE OR CRUSHED
    LIMESTONE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:FOR LGE SPILLS:DIKE FAR AHEAD OF SPILL FOR LATER
    DISPOSAL.KEEP UNNECESSARY PEOPLE AWAY. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA AND DENY
    ENTRY.

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

Respiratory Protection:IMMED DANGER TO HEALTH OR LIFE CONDITIONS:SCBA
    W/ FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR PROCESS ENCLOSURE VENTILATION TO
    MEET PUBLISHED EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:ACID RESISTANT GLOVES 
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGLES/FACESHIELD OPTIONAL.
Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING (I.E.RUBBER APRON) 
Work Hygienic Practices:PROVIDE EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK DRENCH SHOWER
    WITHIN THE IMMEDIATE WORK AREA FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOT APPLICABLE.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:384F,196C
Vapor Density:1.3
Spec Gravity:1.2
pH:1.1
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS OR SLIGHTLY YELLOW FUMING LIQUID WITH
    PUNGENT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
CONTACT W/COMMON METALS PRODUCES HYDROGEN WHICH MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE
    MIXTURES W/AIR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:REACTS EXOTHERMICALLY W/WATER OR STEAM TO
    PRODUCE TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    CORROSIVE HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND PHOSGENE .

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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