**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: Hydrochloric Acid 37% Solution
Catalog Numbers:
S71942, S71943, S74853, S74853SC, S80038, 144J212,
A142 212, A142-212,
A142212, A142P 20, A142P-20, A142P20, A144 212,
A144 500, A144 500LB,
A144 612GAL, A144-20, A144-212, A144-500, A144-500L,
A144-500LB, A144-612G,
A144-612GAL, A144-612GL, A1440212LC, A144212,
A144500, A144500LB,
A144500LB02, A144500LDLC, A1445212LC, A144612GAL,
A144C 212, A144C-2.5,
A144C-212, A144C212, A144C212001, A144FP 500,
A144FP500, A144P 20,
A144P 500, A144P-1GA, A144P-1GAL, A144P-20,
A144P20, A144P500, A144S 212,
A144S 500, A144S-212, A144S-500, A144S212, A144S212EA,
A144S500, A144SI 212
A144SI-21, A144SI-212, A144SI212, A466 1, A466
250, A466 500, A466-1,
A466-2, A466-250, A466-500, A4661, A4662, A466250,
A466250LC, A4662LC,
A466500, A481 212, A481-212, A481212, A481212LC,
A482-200L, A482-20L,
A482-212L, A482-500, A508-212, A508-500, A508212
001, A508212 002,
A508212001, A508212002, A508212003, A508212004,
A508212LC, A5084, A508SK212
CRNA481 212, CRNA481212, NC9525793, NC9532181,
NC9631527, S71942SCMF,
S71942SCND, S71943ND, SA431-500, SA48-1, SA48-20,
SA48-4, SA48-500,
XXA142200LI, XXA144STEST, XXA481EP212
Synonyms:
Muriatic acid; Chlorohydric acid; Hydrogen chloride;
Spirits of salt
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS#
|
Chemical Name
| % | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7647-01-0 |Hydrogen chloride
| 36-38 | 231-595-7 |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 7732-18-5 |Water
| 62-64 | 231-791-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols:
T C
Risk Phrases:
23 35
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless to slight yellow.
Danger! Corrosive. Hygroscopic. May be harmful if swallowed. May
cause fetal effects based upon animal studies. Causes eye and skin
burns. May cause severe respiratory tract irritation with possible
burns. May cause severe digestive tract irritation with possible
burns. Possible sensitizer.
Target Organs: Teeth, circulatory system.
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 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
respiration. 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
flammable, but reacts with most metals to form
flammable hydrogen
gas. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed
containers cool.
Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread
along the ground
and collect in low or confined areas. Reaction with
water may generate
much heat which will increase the concentration
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
(expect 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. Store
protected from moisture. 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.
Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Hydrogen chloride |C 5 ppm
| 50 ppm IDLH |C 5 ppm; C 7
|
|
|
|
|mg/m3
|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Water
|none listed |none listed
|none listed |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Hydrogen chloride:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Water:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
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.
NFPA Rating:
Not published.
Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
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 ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal
temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Mechanical shock,
incompatible materials, metals, excess heat,
exposure to moist
air or water, bases.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Bases, acetic
anhydride, alkali metals, aluminum, amines, copper,
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 ****
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical
is classif
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed
in 40 CFR Part
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous
waste regu
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
Shipping Name:
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Hazard Class:
8
UN Number: UN1789
Packing Group:
II
Canadian TDG
Shipping Name:
HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Hazard Class:
8(9.2)
UN Number: UN1789
**** 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.
Health & Safety Reporting
List
None of the chemicals
are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals
in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals
are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals
in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302 (RQ)
CAS# 7647-01-0:
final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg)
Section 302 (TPQ)
CAS# 7647-01-0:
TPQ = 500 pounds; RQ = 5000 pounds (does not meet
toxicity criteria
but because of high production volume and
recognized toxicity
is considered a chemical of concern)
SARA Codes
CAS # 7647-01-0:
acute.
Section 313
This chemical
is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable
under Section
313.
No chemicals are
reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 7647-01-0
is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
This material
does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
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 Occupational Exposure Limits
CAS# 7647-01-0:
OES-United Kingdom, TWA 1 ppm TWA; 2 mg/m3 TWA
CAS# 7647-01-0:
OES-United Kingdom, STEL 5 ppm STEL; 8 mg/m3 STEL
CAS# 7647-01-0:
OES-United Kingdom, STEL 5 ppm STEL; 8 mg/m3 STEL
Canada
CAS# 7647-01-0
is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
CAS# 7732-18-5
is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
This product has
a WHMIS classification of D2A, E.
CAS# 7647-01-0
is not 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: 7/06/1999 Revision #2 Date: 8/02/2000
The information above is believed to be accurate
and represents the best
information currently available to us. However,
we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express
or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability
resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine
the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In
no way shall the company be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of
any third party or for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental,
consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company
has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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