SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 84417  -- 6810-00N085043
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 84417
MSDS Date:07/31/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N085043
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE; (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA 302/313)
    (CERCLA)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES BURNS. MATERIAL IS
    EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES AND SKIN. INHALATION  MAY BE FATAL AS
    RESULT OF SPASM, INFLAMMATION AND EDEMA OF THE LARYNX AND BRONCHI,
    CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:& PULM EDEMA. SYMPS OF EXPOS MAY INCL
    BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF
    BREATH, HDCH, NAUSEA & VOMITING. TARGET ORGAN DATA:SENSE ORGANS &
    SPECIAL SENSES (OTHER E YE EFTS); LUNGS, THORAX OR RESPIRATION
    (RESP STIMULATION); SKIN & APPENDAGES (AFTER SYSTEMIC EXPOSURE;
    DERM, OTHER).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS.
    ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. SKIN:IMMED
    FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAM CLT HG & SHOES. WASH CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD
    CONTAM SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF
    RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYG. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
    PROVIDED (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE
    TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . 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 APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY LIME, SAND/SODA
    ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CNTNRS USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS & TRANSPORT
    OUTDOORS. VENTILATE AREA & WA SH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP
    IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:DRY LIME, SAND OR SODA ASH.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. DO NOT GET IN
    EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
    POISON. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:MAY DEVELOP PRESSURE. REACTS VIOLENTLY W/WATER. STORE
    IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR IN NONVENTILATED AREAS
    &/OR FOR EXPOSURE ABOVE ACGIH TLV.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE
    SHOWER . WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. TAKE OFF
    IMMEDIATELY ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VP:3.23 PSI @ 21.1C; 7.93 PSI @ 37.7C. MATLS TO AVOID:BECAUSE OF
    VIOLENT REACTION. FIRST AID PROC:PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD
    IMMED. WASTE DISP METH:HEAT & FUMES WHICH CAN BE CONTROLLED BY RATE
    OF AD DITION. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
    REGULATIONS. EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Vapor Pres:SUPP DATA
Vapor Density:1.3
Spec Gravity:1.2
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, AMINES, ALKALI METALS, COPPER, COPPER ALLOYS, ALUMINUM, CORRODES
    STEEL. DO NOT ALLOW WATER TO ENTER CNTNR(SUPDAT)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:FOR SM QTYS:CAUTIOUSLY ADD TO LG STIRRED EXCESS
    OF WATER. ADJUST PH TO NEUTRAL, SEPARATE ANY INSOLUBLE SOLIDS/LIQS
    & PACKAGE THEM FOR HAZ-WASTE DISP. FLUSH AQ SOLN DOWN DRAIN
    W/PLENTY OF WATER. HYDROL YSIS & NEUTRALIZATION RXNS MAY
    GENERATE(SUPDAT)

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