HACH CO -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID ACS GRADE  -- 6810-00-823-8010
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID ACS GRADE
MSDS Date:05/31/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-823-8010
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:608
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Info Phone Num:303-669-3050 800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:303-962-6721
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Phone:970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
CAGE:91224
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252

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

Ingred Name:HYDROCHLORIC ACID ACS GRADE (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RBT IS 900MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:**CORROSIVE** EYES:MAY CAUSE SEVERE
    IRRITATION,BURNS AND POSSIBLE PERMANENT VISUAL IMPAIRMENT.SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION,BURNS AND ULCERATIONS.INGEST:MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:M AY CAUSE SEVERE RESPIRATORY
    IRRITATION.CHRONIC:MAY DAMAGE LUNGS AND TEETH AND CAUSE DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:HYDROCHLORIC ACID IS CLASSIFIED
    IARC-3(INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE-HUMAN).
Effects of Overexposure:BURNS ALL EXPOSED TISSUES. IF INHALED, CAUSES
    IRRITATION, BURNS AND CHOKING; MAY CAUSE CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS. IF
    SWALLOWED, SEVERELY BURNS MOUTH , ESOPHAGUS AND STOMACH, CAUSING
    PAIN, NAUSEA, AND VOMIT ING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED PULMONARY
    FUNCTION MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM FUMES.

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

First Aid:EYE AND SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES AND SKIN WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL A
    PHYSICIAN. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES
    OF WATER. GIVE  AT LEASE 1 OZ. OF MILK OF MAGNESIA IN AN EQUAL
    AMOUNT OF WATER, OR THE WHITE OF 3 EGGS. CALL A PHYSICIAN.
    INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL A PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE SUIT WITH SCBA. COOL
    CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH METALS GIVES OFF HYDROGEN,
    WHICH MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER THE CONTAMINATED SURFACE WITH SODIUM
    BICARBONATE OR SODA ASH-SLAKE LIME MIXTURE (50-50). MIX WITH WATER
    TO FORM A SLURRY. SCOOP UP SLURRY AND WASH DOWN WITH EXCESS WATER.
    WASH THE SITE WITH SODA  ASH SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY PLACE SEPARATE FROM
    ACIDS AND ALKALIES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPORS AND FUMES. AVOID SKIN,EYES AND
    CLOTHING CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE EITHER A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
    A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID GAS,DEPENDING ON THE
    AIRBORN CONCENTRATION.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRONS,BODY PROTECTION CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
    OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE 3 OF THE SUPERFUND AMENDMENT AND
    REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986.

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

HCC:C1
Vapor Pres:4.0 @17.8C
Vapor Density:1.63
Spec Gravity:1.194
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, FUMING LIQUID. ODOR IS PUNGENT.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ALKALIES, PROPYLENE OXIDE, AND ETHYLENE DIAMINE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH WATER, STEAM, METALS OR OTHER
    REACTIVE SUBSTANCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CONTACT WITH WATER GIVES OFF TOXIC,
    CORROSIVE FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONSULT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
    DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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