Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN/EYES: CORROSIVE, STRONG
IRRITATION, BURNING & TISSUE DAMAGE. INHALATION: CORROSIVE TO
MUCOUS MEMBRANES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: ULCERATION. INHALATION: MUCOUS MEMBRANE
ULCERATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT LEAST 30 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP &
WATER. INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS, DILUTE
STOMACH CONTENTS W/LIMEWATER OR MILK OF MAGNESIA. OBTAIN MEDICAL
ATTENTION I N ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE
Fire Fighting Procedures:COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS W/WATER. WEAR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROCHLORIC ACID WILL ATTACK MOST METLAS
W/EVOLUTION OF POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN.
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
PICK UP W/ABSORBENT MATERIAL, SAWDUST, SAND, CLAY, ETC. & TRANSFER
TO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. CAREFULLY FLUSH AREA W/WATER.
LIME OR SODA ASH MAY B E USED TO NEUTRALIZE FINAL TRACES
AFTERFLUSHING.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME OR SODA ASH
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE & MIX IN NON-METALLIC
CONTAINERS, PREFERABLY PLASTIC.
Respiratory Protection:USE APPROVED ACID GAS RESPIRATOR WHEN PEL/TLV IS
EXCEEDED
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO KEEP BELOW PEL/TLV
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT, I.E. PVC, RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NATURAL RUBBER OR POLYVINYL CHLORIDE GLOVES,
RUBBER APRON, BOOTS, & OTHER IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATE OR NEUTRALIZE ABSORBED MATERIAL IN
ACCORDANCE W/FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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