MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog Number(s)
00653-06, 35655-06
Product Identity
ELECTRODE CLEANER
Manufacturer鈥檚 Name Emergency Telephone Number (24 hr)
RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY CHEMTREC庐: 800-424-9300
Address (Number, Street, City, State, and ZIP Code) Telephone Number For Information
P.O. Box 13090 817-461-5601
Date Prepared
Arlington, Texas 76094 4-20-2000
Section 2. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Percent Exposure Limits
Component CAS Registry # Concentration ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
Pepsin 9001-75-6 0.9 鈥? 1.1 N/A N/A
Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 <1 5 ppm 5 ppm
Water, Deionized 7732-18-5 Balance N/A N/A
Section 3. Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Does not present any significant health hazards. May cause irritation and allergic reaction. Wash areas of contact with
water. If swallowed, give large amounts of water. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician if necessary.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
TARGET ORGANS: eyes, skin, respiratory system.
May cause irritation, redness and pain.
EYE CONTACT:
INHALATION: May cause mild irritation.
SKIN CONTACT: May cause mild irritation and allergic reaction.
Large doses may cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
INGESTION:
CHRONIC EFFECTS / CARCINOGENICITY:
IARC 鈥? Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans (Hydrochloric Acid)
NTP 鈥? No
OSHA 鈥? No
TERATOLOGY (BIRTH DEFECT) INFORMATION:
Mutation data cited in 鈥淩egistry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances鈥? for Hydrochloric Acid and Pepsin.
REPRODUCTION INFORMATION:
Reproductive effects cited in 鈥淩egistry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances鈥? for Hydrochloric Acid.
PRODUCT IDENTITY: ELECTRODE CLEANER CATALOG NUMBER (S): 00653-06, 35655-06
EFFECTIVE DATE: 3-20-2006 MSDS NUMBER 00533 Rev 2 Page 1 of 4
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Section 4. First Aid Measures 鈥? In all cases, seek qualified evaluation.
EYE CONTACT: Irrigate immediately with large quantity of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation
develops.
Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary.
INHALATION:
Flush with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
SKIN CONTACT:
Dilute with water or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician if necessary.
INGESTION:
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES:
FLASH POINT: METHOD USED:
N/A N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS
LFL: UFL:
N/A N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire (water, dry chemical, chemical foam).
Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Use normal procedures/instructions.
FIRE FIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Use protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus appropriate
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT:
for the surrounding fire.
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Cover the spill with Sodium Carbonate or a soda ash-slaked lime mixture (50:50). Mix and add water to form slurry.
Decant the liquid to the drain with excess water. Treat the solid residue as normal refuse. Wash site with soda ash
solution. Always dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
Section 7. Handling and Storage
As with all chemicals, wash hands thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Protect from freezing and
physical damage. Store in the refrigerator. SAFETY STORAGE CODE: GENERAL
Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: No specific controls are needed. Normal room ventilation is adequate.
Normal room ventilation is adequate.
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION:
Chemical resistant gloves, Nitrile Rubber or Neoprene.
SKIN PROTECTION:
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles.
Section 9. Physical and chemical Properties
APPEARANCE: pH:
Pale yellow liquid Approximately 1
BOILING POINT (OC):
ODOR: Odorless to slightly pungent Approximately 100
MELTING POINT (OC):
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Infinite Approximately 0
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: VAPOR PRESSURE:
Approximately 1 N/A
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
CHEMICAL STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
PRODUCT IDENTITY: ELECTRODE CLEANER CATALOG NUMBER (S): 00653-06, 35655-06
EFFECTIVE DATE: 3-20-2006 MSDS NUMBER 00533 Rev 2 Page 2 of 4
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Most metals, Alkalis, active metals, Cyanides, Sulfides, Sulfites, Metal Oxides, Formaldehyde, strong
INCOMPATIBILITY:
Oxidizers, salts of heavy metals, Tannins.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: Fumes of Hydrogen Chloride and Hydrogen in contact with metals, Chlorine gas
from Oxidizers. Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxides may be produced in a fire.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
LD50, Oral, Rabbit (Hydrochloric Acid) 900 mg/kg; Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value.
LCLo, inhalation, human: 3000 ppm/5 minutes: No toxic effects noted. Pepsin is investigated as a mutagen.
Section 12. Ecological Information
ECOTOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: Hydrogen Chloride has slight acute and chronic toxicity to aquatic life.
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: Virtually 100% of Hydrogen Chloride will eventually end up in the air.
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Cover the spill with Sodium Carbonate or a soda ash-slaked lime mixture (50:50). Mix and add water to form slurry.
Decant the liquid to the drain with excess water. Treat the solid residue as normal refuse. Always dispose of in
accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information (Not meant to be all inclusive)
D.O.T. SHIPPING NAME: Not regulated
D.O.T. HAZARD CLASS: None
U.N. / N.A. NUMBER: None
PACKING GROUP: None
D.O.T. LABEL: None
Section 15. Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all inclusive - selected regulation represented)
OSHA STATUS: The above items either do not contain any specifically hazardous material or the potentially hazardous
material is present in such low concentration that the items do not present any immediate threat to health and safety.
These items do not meet the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) definition of a hazardous
material.
TSCA STATUS: All components of this solution are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
Hydrochloric Acid RQ 5000 pounds
CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY:
SARA TITLE III:
SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: No
SECTION 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES: Acute: Yes Chronic, Fire, Pressure, Reactivity: No
SECTION 313 TOXIC CHEMICALS: No
RCRA STATUS: No
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: Not listed
Hydrochloric Acid is listed on Florida's Toxic Substances List.
FLORIDA:
PENNSYLVANIA: Hydrochloric Acid is listed as an Environmental Hazard on the state's Hazardous Substances List.
Section 16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special Notice Key: None
HMIS庐 Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: B
(Protective eyewear, gloves)
Rev 1, 03-25-2003: Reviewed and approved, (Section 7) added refrigeration.
Rev 2, 03-20-2006: Reviewed and approved.
PRODUCT IDENTITY: ELECTRODE CLEANER CATALOG NUMBER (S): 00653-06, 35655-06
EFFECTIVE DATE: 3-20-2006 MSDS NUMBER 00533 Rev 2 Page 3 of 4
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When handled properly by qualified personnel, the product described herein does not present a significant health or safety hazard.
Alteration of its characteristics by concentration, evaporation, addition of other substances, or other means may present hazards not
specifically addressed herein and which must be evaluated by the user. The information furnished herein is believed to be accurate and
represents the best data currently available to us. No warranty, expressed or implied, is made and RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
assumes no legal responsibility or liability whatsoever resulting from its use.
PRODUCT IDENTITY: ELECTRODE CLEANER CATALOG NUMBER (S): 00653-06, 35655-06
EFFECTIVE DATE: 3-20-2006 MSDS NUMBER 00533 Rev 2 Page 4 of 4
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