ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- DEUTERIUM CHLORIDE, 37 WT.% (SEE SUPP DATA)  -- 6850-00N014293
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:DEUTERIUM CHLORIDE, 37 WT.% (SEE SUPP DATA)
MSDS Date:04/06/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N014293
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:DEUTERIUM CHLORIDE, 37 WT. % SOLUTION IN D20, 99 ATOM % D.
    (LIMITS AS HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, CAS 7647-01-0.)
CAS:7698-05-7
OSHA PEL:5 PPM, C
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM, C

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    INGESTED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES BURNS. MATERIAL IS
    EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES AND SKIN. INHALATION MAY  BE FATAL AS
    RESULT OF SPASM, INFLAMMATION & EDEMA OF LARYNX & BRONCHI, CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS & PULMONARY EDEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
    LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST
    15 MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING LIDS W/FINGERS.
    SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE
    REMOVING  CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES. WASH CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE
    REUSE. DISCARD CONTAM SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
    BRTHG (GIVE O*2/ARTF RESP),CALL MD IMMEDIATELY. INGEST:CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY .

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS, HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY-LIME, SAND, SODA
    ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CNTNRS USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS, TRANSPORT
    OUTDOORS. VENT AREA & WASH	SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE UNDER
    NITROGEN. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. DO NOT PIPET BY MOUTH. AVOID BRTHG
    VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING.
Other Precautions:POISON. CORROSIVE. MAY DEVELOP PRESSURE. OPEN
    CAREFULLY. REACTS VIOLENTLY W/WATER. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    EXPOSURE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN NONVENTILATED
    AREAS AND/OR FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE ACGIH TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG, MAY ADD FULL (SUP DAT)
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR PART NO/TRADE NAME:SOLUTION, 22707-2 IN D*20, 99 ATOM% D. WASTE
    DISP METH:FUMES WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY RATE OF ADDITION.
    DISPOSE OF I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. EYE
    PROTECTION:L ENGTH FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES .

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

HCC:C1
Spec Gravity:1.257
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, AMINES, ALKALI METALS, COPPER, COPPER ALLOYS, ALUMINUM, CORRODES
    STEEL.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER CONTAINER
    BECAUSE OF VIOLENT REACTION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL QTYS:SLOWLY ADD TO LG STIRRED EXCESS OF
    WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE SOLIDS/LIQ &
    PACKAGE FOR HAZ WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQ SOLN DOWN DRAIN W/PLENTY OF
    WATER. HYDROLYSIS/NEUTRA LIZATION RXN MAY GENERATE HEAT & (SEE SUPP
    DATA)

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