OSHA Material Safety Data Sheet

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SECTION 5 – FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: This material is an aqueous
mixture and is considered non flammable. Thus, the
choice of extinguishing media should be made with
consideration of the surrounding fire.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: No hazardous
decomposition products are anticipated. Evaporation of
the product, however, can result in the generation of
gaseous hydrogen chloride.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: No explosion
hazards are presented by this product.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Wear self-
contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
SECTION 6 – ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS, PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: Use personal protective
equipment outlined in section 8 for normal handling of
this material. In the event of a spill, large amounts of
water can be used to dilute the acid to safe levels.
Ideally, sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda) should be
used to neutralize the acid.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS: Prevent release of
unused product to the environment if possible. Only
spent and neutralized product should be allowed to
enter drains or sewer lines.
MATERIALS FOR CONTAINMENT AND CLEAN-UP: Use
large amounts of water to dilute the acid during clean
up, or use sodium bicarbonate (i.e., baking soda) to
neutralize any spilled product. Dispose according to local
regulations.
REFERENCE TO OTHER SECTIONS: For additional disposal
directions and reporting requirements, please refer to
Section 13.
SECTION 7 – HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING: Keep container
closed when not in use. Use good personal hygiene
practices in accordance with this material. Avoid getting
the product in eyes or on skin. Remove contaminated
clothing and clean before re-use. Wash hands before
eating or drinking.
Avoid inhalation of vapors or mist.
Please wear appropriate personal protective equipment
for handling of this product as outlined in Section 8.
STORAGE: Store in a cool, dry location. Keep container
tightly closed. Maintain adequate ventilation.
SPECIAL STORAGE CONSIDERATIONS: Monitor container
periodically for damage. Do not transfer product to a
metal container. Hydrochloric acid can react unfavorably
with some alloys of aluminum, magnesium and zinc.
SECTION 8 – EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL
PROTECTION MEASURES
EXPOSURE LIMITS: For the component, hydrochloric acid,
CAS #7647-01-0:
ACGIH TLV 2 PPM
NIOSH REL 5 PPM
OSHA 5 PPM
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Handle product in accordance
with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash
hands thoroughly after possible contact with this
material.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Please wear
appropriate person protective equipment for handling of
this product as indicated below.
EYE PROTECTION: Chemical splash goggles are advised.
SKIN PROTECTION: Use gloves of an appropriate material
(nitrile or neoprene gloves recommended) to minimize
exposure.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Normal intended use of this
product should not result in a respiratory hazard. If there
is a reason for workplace exposure limits to be exceeded,
a NIOSH/MSHA approved air supplied respirator is
advised.
SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL DATA
APPEARANCE: Clear, red liquid
ODOR: Slight odor
ODOR THRESHHOLD: No data available
pH: 0.3 - 0.4
FLASH POINT: None
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: None
FLAMMABILITY: Nonflammable
EXPLOSION LIMITS: None
MELTING POINT: ~0 °C (32 °F)
BOILING POINT (760 mm Hg): ~100 °C (212 °F)
VAPOR PRESSURE: No data available
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): No data available
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (WATER = 1): 1.01
SOLUBILITY: Miscibility with water
PARTITION COEFFICIENT: No data available
(N-OCTANOL/WATER)
DECOMPOSITION TEMPERATURE: No data available
VISCOSITY: No data available
VOC CONTENT: 0%