ALCOLAC INC -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID (MURATIC ACID)  -- 6810-00N031994
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID (MURATIC ACID)
MSDS Date:06/29/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N031994
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALCOLAC INC
Address:3440 FAIRFIELD RD
City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21226
Country:US
Info Phone Num:301-354-0100
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:IO313
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALCOLAC INC
Address:3440 FAIRFIELD RD
Box:City:BALTIMORE
State:MD
ZIP:21226
Country:US
Phone:301-354-0100
CAGE:IO313
Company Name:ALCOLAC INC.
CAGE:57577

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

Ingred Name:HYDROCHLORIC ACID
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 20-22%
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:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC: SEVERE EYE, SKIN &
    RESPIRATORY IRRITANT ON PROLONGED CONTACT. INHALATION OF
    CONCENTRATIONS OF ABOUT 1500 PPM IN AIR ARE FATAL IN A FEW MINUTES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. GIVE O2 FOR RELIEF OF
    COUGHING. IF BRTHG HAS STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP VICTIM WARM
    & RESTED. SEEK MD IMMED. EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST  15 MINS, OCCASNLY LIFTING EYELIDS. GET MD IMMED.
    SKIN:FLUSH CONTAMD SKIN W/WATER. REMOVE ANY CONTAMD CLTHG. GET MD.
    INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOM. IF INGESTED & VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS, GIVE
    LGE (SUPP DATA)

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

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR
    SURROUDING FIRE CONDITIONS .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:THIS MATERIAL CAN REACT W/MOST METALS TO
    EVOLVE HYDROGEN WHICH IS FLAMMABLE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DIKE & NEUTRALIZE W/AN ALKALINE MATERIAL.
    ABSORB ON SAND OR OTHER INDUSTRIAL ABSORBENT. THOROUGHLY WASH AREA
    TO REMOVE ANY RESIDUAL PRODUCT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ACID VAPOR CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR W/FULL FACE MASK FOR LOW VAPOR CONCENTRATION. NIOSH/MSHA
    APPROVED SCBA FOR HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AT POINT OF FORMULATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGS/FULL LENGTH FSHLD 
Other Protective Equipment:FULL RUB SUIT IF EXPOSED TO SPRAY OR HIGH
    VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS. CLOTHING TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED
    SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:AMOUNTS OF LIME WATER OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. CALL THE
    POISON CONTROL CENTER OR A MD. SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICATION TREATMENT.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F,110C
Vapor Pres:10 @ 25C
Spec Gravity:1.107 (H2O=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO LIGHT YELLOW FUMING LIQUID; STRONG
    IRRITATING ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
COMMON METALS: THEIR OXIDES, CARBIDES & CARBONATES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT W/COMMON METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ABSORBED MATERIAL MAY BE LANDFILLED IN CLOSED
    CONTAINERS & NEUTRALIZED MATERIAL CAN BE FLUSHED AWAY IN ACCORDANCE
    W/ LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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