EM SCIENCE -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HX0603P -- 6810-00N074605 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HX0603P
MSDS Date:03/09/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N074605
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-354-9200
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612
Company Name:EM SCIENCE
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08927
Phone:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO242

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA 302/313)
    (CERCLA) (APPROXIMATE PER CENT INDICATES THAT THIS PRODUCT (ING 2)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ING 1:IS A CONCENTRATED ACID. HYDROCHLORIC ACID IS
    APPROXIMATELY 37%)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:RESP PROT:CONDITIONS (SEE YOUR SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIER).
    ENGINEERING AND/OR ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS SHOULD BE (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE EXPOSURE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  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:EYE CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE BURNS AND
    PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. SKIN CONTACT CAUSES SEVERE BURNS, POSSIBLE
    DEEP ULCERATION. INHALATION CAUSES DAMAGE TO NASAL AND RESPIRATORY
    PASAGES, PULMONARY EDEMA. INGEST ION CAUSES BURNS OF MOUTH, THROAT
    AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED.
    (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:VAPOR EXTREMELY IRRITATING.
    TOXICOLOGICAL FINDINGS:TESTS ON LABORATORY ANIMALS INDICATE
    MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE ADVERSE MUTAGENIC AND REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS.
    CITED IN REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF  SUBSTANCES (RTECS).
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
    SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. INHALATION:RE MOVE TO FRESH AIR; GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION IF BREATHING HAS STOPPED. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING; GIVE WATER OR MILK IF CONSCIOUS; GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH METALS PRODUCES HYDROGEN
    WHICH MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROT EQUIP. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES UNTIL AREA IS DETERM TO BE FREE
    FROM EXPLO/FIRE HAZS. CNTN RELS & ELIM ITS SOURCE, IF THIS CAN BE
    DONE W/OUT RISK. TAK E UP & CNTNRIZE FOR PROPER DISP AS (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:MFR RECS SPILL-X NEUTS & ABSORB AGENTS FOR VARIOUS
    TYPES OF SPILLS. (SUPDAT)

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE
    IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA SEPARATED FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR
    ON CLOTHING. HANDLE EMPTY CONTAINERS WITH CAUTION. ADD ACID
    CAUTIOUSLY TO WATER WHEN DILUTING-NEVER ADD WATER TO ACID.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF WORKPLACE EXPOS LIM(S) OF PROD/ANY COMPONENT
    IS EXCEEDED (SEE TLV/PEL), NIOSH APPRVD AIR SUPP RESP IS ADVISED IN
    ABSENCE OF PROPER ENVIRON CTL. OSHA REGS ALSO PERMIT OTHER NIOSH
    APPRVD RESPS (NEG P RESS TYPE) UNDER SPECIFIED (ING 3)
Ventilation:MATERIAL MUST BE HANDLED OR TRANSFERRED IN AN APPROVED FUME
    HOOD OR WITH EQUIVALENT VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE/EQUIV GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC:DESCRIBED UNDER WASTE DISP METH. COMPLY W/FED, STATE & LOC
    REGS ON RPTING RELS. RQ:5000 LBS. NEUT AGENTS:ADDNL INFO ON SPILL-X
    PRODS CAN BE PROVIDED THRU MFR TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT (6
    09)354-9200. SX0861 ACID SPILL TREATMENT KIT SPILL-X NEUT & ABSORB
    IS REC FOR PROD. EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FSHLD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:50.0F,10.0C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-101F,-74C
Vapor Pres:160 @ 20C
Vapor Density:1.25
Spec Gravity:1.1885 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.0 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; ACRID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>99.9

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, ALKALIES AND AMINES; CONTACT WITH METALS PRODUCES HYDROGEN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, CONTACT WITH METALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE NUMBERS:D002. SPECIFIED
    TECHNOLOGY-NEUTRALIZE TO PH 6-9. CONT YOUR LOC PERMITTED WASTE DISP
    SITE (TSD) FOR PERMISSIBLE TREATMENT SITES. ALWAYS CONT PERMITTED
    WASTE DISP (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPL IANCE W/ALL CURRENT LOC, STATE &
    FED REGS.

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