T & R CHEMICALS, INC -- MURIATIC ACID  -- 6810-00F032922
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MURIATIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/27/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F032922
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:T & R CHEMICALS, INC
Address:700 CELUM ROAD
Box:330
City:CLINT
State:TX
ZIP:79836
Country:US
Info Phone Num:915-851-2761
Emergency Phone Num:915-851-2761
CAGE:FO680
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:T & R CHEMICALS, INC
Address:700 CELUM ROAD
Box:216
City:CLINT
State:TX
ZIP:79836
Phone:(915) 851-2761
CAGE:FO680
Company Name:TRI-CHEM CORP
Box:City:SOUTHFIELD
State:MI
ZIP:48037-0448
Country:US
Phone:800-456-6255
CAGE:TRCHE

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

Ingred Name:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, MURIATIC ACID        
    HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 35.2%
Other REC Limits:7 PPM
OSHA PEL:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 11 MG/CUM
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:INHALATION: VAPORS/MISTS ARE EXTREMELY
    CORROSIVE TO NOSE, THROAT & MUCOUS MEMBRANES; MAY BE FATAL. EYES:
    EXTREMELY CORROSIVE. SKIN: SEVERE BURNS, DERMATITIS; FATAL W/DEATH
    IF LARGE AREAS EFFECTED, DES TROY SURROUNDING TISSUE. INGESTION:
    EXTREMELY CORROSIVE TO MOUTH & THROAT W/BURNS, SEVERE ABDOMINAL
    PAIN; MAY BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: IRRITATION, COUGHING, CHEST PAIN,
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION: VOMITING, NAUSEA, COLLAPSE; MAY
    CAUSE DEATH.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:RESPIRATORY ILLNESS W/ATTENDANT
    TISSUE DAMAGE & DESTRUCTION

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 30 MINS. SKIN:
    FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH. IF BREATHING
    STOPS, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE
    VOMITING. IF CO NSCIOUS, GIVE PLENTY OF WATER. IF UNCONSCIOUS,
    DON'T GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & FULL
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY
    CONTAINERS/STRUCTURES EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE GAS (HYDROGEN) WILL BE
    LIBERATED FROM CONTACT W/SOME METALS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR ACID-RESISTANT PROTECTIVE CLOTHING &
    SCBA. NEUTRALIZE. SMALL: EFFECTIVE MOP-UPS W/DISPOSAL OF WASTES IN
    DOT APPROVED WASTE CONTAINERS AFTER LIME OR SODA ASH
    NEUTRALIZATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE ARE ACC EPTABLE.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME OR SODA ASH

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE & CHECK
    PERIODICALLY FOR ANY ESCAPED MATERIAL.
Other Precautions:DON'T APPLY PRESURE TO REMOVE CONTENTS FROM ANY
    CONTAINER. DON'T CUT, GRIND, WELD OR DRILL ON OR NEAR CONTAINERS OF
    ACIDS. EMPLOY STANDARD SAFETY PRACTICES APPLIED WHEN AROUND ACIDIC
    MATERIALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR VAPOR/MIST
    CONCENTRATION AT POINT OF USE; FULL FACEPIECE OR HALF MASK
    AIR-PURIFYING CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR EQUIPPED FOR ACID GASES/MISTS,
    SCBA IN PRESSURE DEMAND MODE, OR S UPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATORS
Ventilation:REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:ACID-RESISTANT RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES & FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:ACID-RESISTANT RUBBER SLICKER SUIT W/RUBBER
    APRON BOOTS W/PANTS OUTSIDE & RUBBER GLOVES W/GAUNTLETS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING/SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Vapor Pres:30
Spec Gravity:1.18
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQUID, COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW, PUNGENT,
    IRRITATING ACIDIC ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIS/OXIDIZING OR REDUCING MATERIALS/CYANIDES/SULFIDES/COMBUSTIBLE
    MATERIALS/METALS/METAL OXIDES/AMINES/VINYL ACETATE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN & CHLORINE UNDER CERTAIN
    OXIDIZING OR REDUCING CONDITIONS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF WASTE IN ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE
    & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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