Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY BE IRRITATING TO
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. SKIN/EYES: CORROSIVE, CAUSES SEVERE BURNS.
INGESTION: CORROSIVE, CAUSES SEVERE BURNS, MAY BE FATAL.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
& SKIN IRRITATION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SKIN: FLUSH IMMEDIATLEY
W/WATER. WASH THOROUGHLY AROUND FINGERNAILS. EYES: FLUSH
IMMEDIATELY W/WATER FOR 15 MINS. WASHING THOROUGHLY UNDER EYELIDS.
INGESTION: GIVE SEV ERAL GLASSES OF WATER FOLLOWED BY MILK OF
MAGNESIA. DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:NONE
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXPOSURE TO OPEN FLAME MAY GENERATE TOXIC
ACID FUMES. CONTACT W/MOST METALS MAY GENERATE HYDROGEN, A
FLAMMABLE GAS.
Spill Release Procedures:DIKE & TRANSFER TO AN APPROVED CONTAINER FOR
PROPER DISPOSAL. ABSORB RESIDUE ON CLAY/NEUTRALIZE & FLUSH W/WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:LIME/CAUSTIC SODA.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY PLACE; AWAY FROM
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Respiratory Protection:IF MIST IS PRESENT, USE RESPIRATOR FOR ACIDIC
AEROSOLS.
Ventilation:LOCAL TANK
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/CHEMICAL RESISTANT PLASTIC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:WHEN HANDLING LARGE VOLUMES, WEAR RUBBER
APRONS & BOOTS. SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE. NORMAL GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Vapor Pres: 23
Vapor Density:<1
Spec Gravity:1.22
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(WATER = 1): 1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, AMBER GREEN TO LIGHT BROWN LIQUID W/SLIGHTLY
ACIDIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:<30
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CYANIDES, SULFIDES, MOST METALS & OTHER MATERIALS THAT REACT VIOLENTLY
W/ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC ACID FUMES.
Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT CONTAINS METAL IONS WHICH MAY CONSTITUTE
A HAZARDOUS WASTE EVEN AFTER NEUTRALIZATION. DISPOSE OF
IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. CORROSIVE MATERIAL NA1760.
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