CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC. -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID, A.C.S.  -- 6810-01-145-8100
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, A.C.S.
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-145-8100
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:INFLAMM HOSE,THROAT,LAR;COUGH, BURNS THROAT,
    EYES,SKIN:DERM

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

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHGN GIVE CPR;IF BRTHNG DIFF
    GIVE OXYGEN. EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP &
    WATER. RMV CONTAM CLTHG&SHOES. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. NOTHG
    BY M OUTH IF UNCONSC. GET MEDICAL ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA. EVACUATE AREA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES MAY BE EMITTED IF
    EXPOSED TO FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECT CLTHNG & SCBA. EVACUATE AREA,
    VENT AREA, ABSORB SM SPILL W/INERT ABSORBANT (SAND,ETC). DO NOT
    TOUCH SPILLED MATL. LG AMTS NEUTRALIZE W/LIME/SODA AND DIKE FOR
    PICK UP. FLUSH/ NEUTRALIZE RE SIDUE WITH LG AMT OF WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL DRY WELL VENT AREA. PROT
    CONTAINERS FROM DAMAGE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. DO NOT
    BREATH VAPORS.
Other Precautions:NONE

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ACID VAPOR RESPIRATOR IF
    VENTILATION INADEQT
Ventilation:BOTH MECHANICAL AND LOCAL REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION. APRONS. SPECIAL IMPERVIOUS
    CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS REC'D 22 APR 85 UNDATED. VAPOR PRESSURE VARIES FROM 105MM FOR 36%
    TO 205MM FOR 38%

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:227F,108C
Vapor Pres:175
Vapor Density:1.2
Spec Gravity:1.19
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A SHARP, IRRITATING
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
MOST METALS, ALKALI OR ACTIVE METALS, STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE GIVEN BY MFR.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL GAS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE W/CAUSTIC IF POSSIBLE. KEEP IN CLOSED
    DRUMS/CONTAINERS, USE DISPOSL FACIL APVD UNDER RCRA REG FOR HAZ
    WASTE. FOLLOW ALL LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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