SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION 1.0N, 920-1  -- 6810-00N020449
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID SOLUTION 1.0N, 920-1
MSDS Date:12/19/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N020449
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010 314-771-5750
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 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:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: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 LA RYNX AND BRONCHI, CHEMICAL
    PNEUMONITIS AND PULMONARY EDEMA. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE
    (SEE EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
    LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND VOMITING.
    CHRONIC:PROLONGED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE PNEUMONITIS. PULMONARY EDEMA.
    EFFECTS MAY BE DELAYE D.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH H2O PROVIDED PERSON
    IS CONSCIOUS. CALL PHYS. SKIN:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF H2O FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES & CALL PHYS.
    INHA L:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT, CALL
    PHYS. EYES:FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.
    ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY SEPARATING LIDS WITH FINGERS. CALL
    PHYS.

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT  TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER
    GLOVES. MIX WITH SOLID SODIUM BICARBONATE, SWEEP UP, PLACE IN BAG
    AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE
    AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMP LETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE VAP. CAUSES BURNS.
    HARMFUL BY INHAL/IN CONT W/SKIN/IF SWALLOWED.
Other Precautions:THIS PRODUCE IS SUBJECT TO SARA SECTION 313 REPORTING
    REQUIREMENTS.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOG & FULL LENGTH FSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES
    AND EYE/FACE PROTECTION. EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:TAKE OFF IMMED ALL CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IN
    CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMED WITH PLENTY OF H2O/SEEK MED
    ADVICE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:C1
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
    LAWS.

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