Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE-HAZARDOUS/CORROSIVE
GAS. CONCENTRATIONS BETWEEN 1500-2000 PPM LETHAL W/IN FEW MINS.
SKIN: MILD IRRITATION-SEVERE ACID BURNS/POSSIBLE TISSUE
DESTRUCTION. EYES: SEVERE BURNS. INHALATIO N: SEVERE IRRITATION OF
LUNGS & NASAL PASSAGES, DEEP INFLAMMATION & ABNORMAL FLUID BUILD UP
IN LUNGS WHICH MAY BE FATAL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, SEVERE PAIN, REDNESS, SWELLING,
EXCESSIVE TEARING, POSSIBLE BLINDNESS, COUGHING, DIFFICULTY
BREATHING, ABNORMAL FLUID FORMATION IN NOSE/MOUTH/THROAT.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN: FLUSH W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS, THEN
THORUGHLY WASH W/SOAP & RINSE. EYES: IMMEDIATELY WASH W/LARGE
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE
CPR/OXYGEN IF N EEDED. KEEP WARM & QUIET, AIRWAY FREE OF
OBSTRUCTION FROM MUCUS/VOMITED MATERIAL. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION
IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONFLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA & CHEMICAL RESISTANT SUITS. MOVE
CYLINDER FROM AREA/COOL W/WATER SPRAY. STOP SOURCE OF LEAK/USE
WATER SPRAY TO DISPERSE HYDROGEN CHLORIDE CLOUD.(SUPP)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:LEAKING HYDROGEN CHLORIDE WILL FORM
HYDROCHLORIC ACID. HYDROCHLORIC ACID MAY CAUSE FORMATION OF
HYDROGEN. HYDROCHLORIC ACID MAY LIBERATE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SCBA & CHEMICAL RESISTANT
SUIT. SAFELY STOP LEAK. IF IMPOSSIBLE, PROVIDE FORCED VENTILATION.
REMOVE LEAKING CYLINDERS TO OUTDOORS AWAY FROM PERSONNEL &
POPULATED AREAS. USE WATER S PRAY TO KNOCK DOWN HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
CLOUD. (SUPP)
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH/LIMESTONE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE UPRIGHT/IN COOL/DRY/WELL
VENTILATED AREA WAY FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT/INCOMPATABILE MATERIALS.
DON'T STORE NEAR HEAVY TRAFFIC AREA/EMERGENCY EXITS.
Other Precautions:DON'T STORE LONGER THAN 1 YEAR. EMPTY CYLINDERS
SHOULD BE STORED SEPARATELY FROM FULL ONES. CYLINDER PLUGS & CAPS
SHOULD BE IN PLACE WHEN NOT USED. DON'T SLIDE/DRAG/ROLL/KNOCK
CYLINDERS AGAINST SHARP OBJECTS. USE CYLINDER HAND TRUCK.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR A SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS IN THE
EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
Ventilation:GAS CABINET.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/BUTYL/POLYVINYL CHLORIDE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL RESISTANT SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:LEATHER GLOVES, CHEMICAL RESISTANT FACE
SHIELD/SUITS, NEOPRENE/BUTYL/POLYVINYL CHLORIDE APRON, LEATHER
SAFETY SHOES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. DON'T WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING W/MIXTURE. WASH AFTER
USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPECIAL FIRE CONT'D: AVOID FLUSHING CONTAMINATED WATER DIRECTLY INTO
SEWER SYSTEM. FLUSH TO RETENTION AREA/NEUTRALIZE W/SODA
ASH/LIMESTONE, THEN DILUTE W/LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER & DISPOSE OF.
OTHER PRO TECTIVE EQUIPMENT: EYEWASH STATIONS & SAFETY SHOWERS.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: DON'T HEAT/ARTIFICIALLY COOL CYLINDERS.
Waste Disposal Methods:SMALL: MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY SLOWLY VENTING
THROUGH A SOLID ACTIVATED CHARCOAL/SODA LIME SCRUBBER IAW/FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. DON'T DISPOSE OF UNUSED PRODUCT. RETURN
UNUSED PORTIONS TO MAN UFACTURER.
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