CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID 1M -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID 1M
MSDS Date:01/02/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150/800-424-9300
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-98-A-0118-0127
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA 302/313)
    (CERCLA)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
= Wt:8.
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. SKIN-MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT.
    INHALATION-MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:TEST ON LABORATORY ANIMALS INDICATE
    MATERIAL MAY PRODUCE ADVERSE MUTAGENIC AND REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS.
Effects of Overexposure:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS, RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
    OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
    SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MIN. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHES. LAUNDER C ONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL
    AID IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF
    SWALLOWED, IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A
    PHYSICIAN OR POISON CO NTROL CENTER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH
    TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. INHALATION-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
    OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT; GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    BREATHING HAS STOPPED. KEEP P ERSON WARM, QUIET, & GET MEDICAL AID.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT AND NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE CITED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT/CLOTHING. ABSORB
    MATERIAL WITH SUIT ABLE ABSORBENT & CONTAINERIZE FOR DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A
    COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:HANDLE EMPTY CONTAINERS WITH CAUTION.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH/MSHA CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
    SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST AND MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=110.C, 230.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-74.C, -101.2F
Vapor Pres:160
Vapor Density:1.25
Spec Gravity:1.1885
Evaporation Rate & Reference:2.0 (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE.
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID WITH AN ACRID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>99.9

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

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

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:IHL-HMN LDLO: 1300 PPM/30M.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBER: D002.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED
    WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SOLUTION.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:SARA SECTION 313, HYDROCHLORIC ACID, YES,
    500 TPQ. HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312 REPORTING: ACUTE.
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SEC. 103, RQ LBS: 5000. ON TSCA
    INVENTORY.

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