Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS No. 110
HASA MURIATIC ACID
MURIATIC ACID Material Safety Data Sheet
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IDENTIFICATION OF PRODUCT
Product Name: HASA MURIATIC ACID
Common Chemical Names: 31.45% Hydrochloric Acid, HCl
Chemical Names of Ingredients: Hydrogen Chloride, Water
Chemical Family: Inorganic Acid
CAS Registry Number: 7647-01-0
Empirical Formula: HCl
Molecular Weight: 36.46 [Hydrogen Chloride]
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES 1
Vapor Pressure: 35 mm Hg at 25潞C [77潞F] Flash Point: Not Applicable.
Weight/Gallon: 9.6 lbs [4.4 kg] pH: 1% solution less than 1.0
Density [liquid]: 1.16 at 15.6潞C [64潞F] Odor: Irritating, pungent, acidic
Bulk Density: Not Applicable. Boiling Point: 83潞C [181.4潞F] at 760mm Hg
Melting Point: Not Applicable. Freezing Point: -46潞C [-50.8潞F]
Physical State: Solution Color: Straw Yellow to water white
Solubility in Water: Complete Stability: Stable
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Potential for Fire: Nonflammable
Potential for Explosion: Forms flammable hydrogen gas on contact with metals.
Reactivity: Will react with caustic materials, oxidizing materials and metals [zinc,
galvanized iron, brass, aluminum, copper and copper alloys, etc.] Hazardous
polymerization will not occur.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray or fog nozzle to keep containers cool.
Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
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HEALTH HAZARDS
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Eyes and skin burns. Not a skin sensitizer.
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: No data available.
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Oral [ingestion] LD50: 900 mg/kg [rat]
Dermal [skin absorption] LD50: No data available.
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Inhalation [breathing] LC50: 3124 ppm [1 hour, rat]
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Eye Irritation: Corrosive. Will burn eyes on contact.
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Skin Irritation: Corrosive. Not considered to be a skin sensitizer.
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OSHA PEL: 5 ppm [ceiling]
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ACGIH TLV/TWA: 5 ppm [as HCl]
POTENTIAL ROUTE [S] OF ENTRY
Inhalation [Breathing]: Inhalation of fumes.
Dermal [Skin]: Liquid contact.
Eyes: Fumes and/or liquid contact.
Ingestion: Swallowing of liquid.
AQUATIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICITY
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96-hour LC50 [Mosquito Fish]: 282 mg/l
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96-hour LC50 [Blue Gill]: 100% pH lowered to 3.6
CARCINOGENIC [CANCER POTENTIAL] INFORMATION
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No evidence of bone, lung, or nasal tumors found in rats chronically exposed to HCl vapors.
National Toxicological Program [NTP] Sixth Annual Report on Carcinogens: Not listed.
International Agency for Research on Cancer [IARC] Monographs, V. 1-53, Supps. 1-8: Not listed.
Listed by Federal OSHA as Carcinogens: Not listed.
Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 [Proposition 65, California only]: Not listed.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE USE AND HANDLING
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not mix with alkaline materials or metals. Keep container closed and protected
against physical damage. Separate from incompatible materials in storage areas. Store separated from
oxidizers. Keep containers closed when not in use. Keep out of the reach of children.
PERSONAL PROTECTION AND HYGIENE
Wear rubber gloves and eye protection when handling. Goggles should be vapor proof. Wash hands after
handling. Provide ventilation for storage and use areas. Wear impervious clothing when handling and using
this product. Do not breathe vapor. Avoid contact with skin and clothing.
CLEAN-UP OF SPILLS
Neutralize liquid with soda ash, sodium sesquicarbonate, slaked lime, or sodium bicarbonate and flush to a
sanitary sewer.
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FIRST AID
Eye Contact: Flush with water. Remove contact lenses [if applicable]. Hold eyelids open. Continue
flushing with water for 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
Ingestion Drink large quantities of water. DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control
[swallowing]: center immediately.
Inhalation: Move to a safe area. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Call a physician immediately.
FEDERAL/STATE LISTS/REGISTRATION/S/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
CERCLA Hazardous Substance RQ 5,000 lbs
[Section 1010 [4], P.L. 96-510]: [1644 gallons based on HCl in solution]
Extremely Hazardous Substance [40 CFR 355, Appendix A]: Not listed.
Pesticide Product 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.: Not registered.
Toxic Substance under TSCA: Yes
Pesticide Product [various State Laws]: Not used for pesticidal purposes.
Department of Agriculture: GRAS when used in accordance with
good manufacturing practices.
MATERIAL CLASSIFICATION
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, Department of Labor, Corrosive Liquid
Occupational Safety and Health Division, 29 CFR 1910.1200:
Department of Transportation CFR 49 Shipping Description: Hydrochloric Acid, 8, UN 1789, P.G. II
[4-1 gallon returnable bottles in plastic
crate add 鈥淒OT-E -6614鈥? after 鈥淧.G. II.鈥漖
National Fire Protection Association NFPA 704 [1990]: 3-0-0
BOCA National Fire Prevention Code/National Building Code [1999editions]: Corrosive Liquid
Standard Fire Prevention Code/Standard Building Code [1997 editions]: Corrosive Liquid
Uniform Fire Code/Uniform Building Code [1997 editions]: Corrosive Liquid
Uniform Fire Code Standards 79-3, Uniform Fire Code, V. II [1997 edition]: 3-0-0
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FOOTNOTES [REFERENCES]
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E.I. Dupont de Nemours Company, Memo [January 31, 1990]
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Biochemische Zeitschrift [Berlin, Germany] 134, 437, 23
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MacEwan, J.D. and E.H. Vernot, NTIS Pub. No. Ad-AO31860 [1976] [CA 86:13442x][J-2798]: Vernot E. H. et al.,
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 422 [2]:97-100 [1975]; Wohlsliagel, J. et al., Aerospace Medical Research
Laboratories, AMRL-TR-125, pp. 275-285 [1975]; Wohlsliagel, J. et al., Journal Combustion Toxicology, 3[2]:61-70,
[1976].
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Griffith, J.F. et al, Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 55[3]: 501-513 [1081].
5
Gad, S.C. et al., Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology, 84[1]: 93-114.
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29 CFR 1910.1000
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ACGIH Bulletin.
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Wallen, I.E. et al., Sewage Industrial Wastes, 29:695 [1957] cited in McKee, J.E. et al., Water Quality Criteria. 2nd
Edition, 1963.
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Calms, J. Jr., et al., Proceedings 13th Ind. Wastes Conf., Purdue University Engineering Bulletin, 43:243-252 [1959].
10
Albert, R.E., et al., Journal National Cancer Institute, 68[4]:597-603 [1982]; Ballou, J.E. et al., Pac. Northwest Lab
Annu. Re. DOE Asst. Sec. Environ. Report No. PNL-2500-Pt. 1, 6.1-6.2 [1978]: Sellakumar, A.R. et al., Proceedings
American Association of Cancer Research, 24:94 [1083].
Please Note: The information contained herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared by competent technical
personnel and is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge and belief. NO WARRANTY OR
GUARANTEE, expressed or implied, is made regarding the product performance, product stability, or as to
any other condition of use, handling, transportation, and storage. Customer use, handling, transportation, and
storage may involve additional safety and/or performance considerations. Our technical personnel will be
happy to respond to questions regarding safe handling, storage, transportation and use procedures. The safe
handling, storage, transportation and use procedures remain the sole responsibility of the customer. No
suggestions for handling, storage, transportation or use are intended as or to be construed as
recommendations which may infringe on any existing patents or violate any Federal, State, and/or local law
and/or regulation, ordinance, standard, etc.. This Material Safety Data Sheet has been prepared by HASA,
Inc. staff from test reports and other information available in the public domain.
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