**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Hydrochloric Acid 50% v/v
Catalog Numbers:
93580
Synonyms:
Muriatic acid; Chlorohydric acid; Hydrogen chloride; Spirits of salt
Company Identification: Biochemical Sciences, Inc.
200 Commodore Drive
Swedesboro, NJ 08085
For information, call: 800-524-0294
Emergency Number: 800-524-0294
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7647-01-0 |Hydrogen chloride | < 20 | 231-595-7 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water | Balance | 231-791-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: T C
Risk Phrases: 23 35
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Toxic by inhalation. Causes severe burns.Corrosive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause irreversible eye injury. Vapor or mist may cause
irritation and severe burns. Contact with liquid is corrosive to the
eyes and causes severe burns. May cause painful sensitization to
light.
Skin:
May be absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts. May cause skin
sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon
re-exposure to this material. Contact with liquid is corrosive and
causes severe burns and ulceration.
Ingestion:
May cause circulatory system failure. Causes severe digestive tract
burns with abdominal pain, vomiting, and possible death. May cause
corrosion and permanent tissue destruction of the esophagus and
digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore
throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Causes
chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Exposure to the mist and
vapor may erode exposed teeth. Causes corrosive action on the mucous
membranes.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Repeated
exposure may cause erosion of teeth. May cause fetal effects.
Laboratory experiments have resulted in mutagenic effects. Prolonged
exposure may cause conjunctivitis, photosensitization, and possible
blindness.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes
closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30
minutes). SPEEDY ACTION IS CRITICAL!
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of
soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Destroy contaminated
shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4
cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Give milk of
magnesia.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply
artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device
such as a bag and a mask.
Notes to Physician:
Do NOT use sodium bicarbonate in an attempt to neutralize the acid.
Antidote:
Do NOT use oils or ointments in eye.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike
and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and
highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or
combustion. Not fl>
of fumes in the air. Containers may explode when heated.
Extinguishing Media:
For large fires, use water spray, fog, or alcohol-resistant foam.
Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish
surrounding fire. Do NOT get water inside containers. Do NOT use
straight streams of water. Most foams will react with the material
and release corrosive/toxic gases. Cool containers with flooding
quantities of water until well after fire is out. For small fires,
use carbon dioxide (except for cyanides), dry chemical, dry sand,
and alcohol-resistant foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Large spills may be neutralized with dilute alkaline solutions of
soda ash, or lime. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which
lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing
precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Remove all sources
of ignition. Provide ventilation. Do not get water inside
containers. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors.
Cover with dry earth, dry sand, or other non-combustible material
followed with plastic sheet to minimize spreading and contact with
water.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use only in a well-ventilated area. Contents may
develop pressure upon prolonged storage. Do not breathe dust, vapor,
mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep
container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Discard
contaminated shoes. Use caution when opening. Keep from contact with
moist air and steam.
Storage:
Do not store in direct sunlight. Store in a tightly closed
container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from
incompatible substances. Corrosives area. Do not store in metal
containers. Do not store near flammable or oxidizing substances
(especially nitric acid or chlorates).
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear neoprene or polyvinyl chloride gloves to prevent
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR :1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirator's use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Clear liquid
Appearance: colorless to slight yellow
Odor: strong, pungent
pH: 0.01
Vapor Pressure: 5.7 mm Hg @ 0 deg C
Vapor Density: 1.26
Evaporation Rate: > 1.00 (N-butyl acetate)
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 81.5-110 deg C @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point: -74 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility: Miscible.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0-1.2
Molecular Formula: HCl.H2O
Molecular Weight: 36.46
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
copper alloys, fluorine, iron, sodium hydroxide, steel, sulfuric
acid, vinyl acetate, zinc, potassium permanganate, cesium acetylene
carbide, rubidium acetylene carbide, rubidium carbide, sodium,
chlorosulfonic acid, oleum, carbonates, perchloric acid, calcium
phosphide, metal oxides, acetates, cesium carbide,
beta-propiolactone, ethyleneimine, propylene oxide, lithium
silicides, alcohols + hydrogen cyanide, 2-aminoethanol, ammonium
hydroxide, calcium carbide, 1,1-difluoroethylene, ethylene diamine,
magnesium boride, mercuric sulfate, silver perchlorate + carbon
tetrachloride, uranium phosphide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide,
hydrogen gas.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 7647-01-0: MW4025000
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7647-01-0: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 1108 ppm/1H; Inhalation,
rat: LC50 = 3124 ppm/1H; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 900 mg/kg.
CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Hydrogen chloride -
IARC: Group 3 carcinogen
Water -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
Experimental reproductive effects have been reported.
Teratogenicity:
Embryo or Fetus: Stunted fetus, Inhalation, rat TCL0=450 mg/m3/1H
Specific Developmental Abnormalities: homeostatis, Inhalation, rat
TCL0=450 mg/m3/1H (female 1 days pre-mating).
Reproductive Effects:
No information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No information available.
Mutagenicity:
Cytogenetic analysis: Hamster, lung = 30 mmol/L.; Cytogenetic
analysis: Hamster, ovary = 8 mmol/L.
Other Studies:
No data available.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: 3.6 mg/L; 48Hr; Lethal (unspecified)Fish:
Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50; 96 Hr; pH 3.0-3.5
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information available
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 7647-01-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 7647-01-0 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
under the CWA.
OSHA:
CAS# 7647-01-0 is considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
Hydrogen chloride can be found on the following state right to know
lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
Water is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T C
Risk Phrases:
R 23 Toxic by inhalation.
R 35 Causes severe burns.
Safety Phrases:
S 1/2 Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7647-01-0: 1
CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupanbsp; CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 7647-01-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 7647-01-0: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-AUSTRIA:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-BELGIUM:STEL 5 ppm (7.7 mg/m3)
OEL-DENMARK:STEL 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-FINLAND:STEL 5 ppm (7 mg/m3);Skin
OEL-FRANCE:STEL 5 ppm (7.5 mg/m3)
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-HUNGARY:STEL 5 mg/m3
OEL-JAPAN:STEL 5 ppm (7.5 mg/m3)
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-POLAND:TWA 5 mg/m3
OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 5 ppm (5 mg/m3)
OEL-SWEDEN:STEL 5 ppm (8 mg/m3)
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 5 ppm (7.5 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm (15 mg/m3)
OEL-THAILAND:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-TURKEY:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 ppm (7 mg/m3);STEL 5 ppm (7 mg/m3)
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 7/02/1999 Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000
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