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RICCA CHEMICAL
COMPANY
Material Safety
Data Sheet
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Catalog Numbers:
8980
Product Identity:
VANADATE-MOLYBDATE REAGENT
Emergency Contact(24 hr)
Manufacturer's Name:
CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
CAGE Code: 0V553
Address: Telephone Number For Information:
PO BOX 13090 817-461 -5601
ARLINGTON, TX 76094
Date Prepared: Revision: 1
9/6/2000 Last revised: 9/20/2001
Print Date: 8/11/2003
Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Component CAS Registry# Percent Concentration ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL
C 5 ppm C 5 ppm
Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 32 - 34
C 7.5 mg/m 3 C 7 mg/m 3
Water, Deionized 7732-18-5 Balance Not Available Not Available
mg/m3
Ammonium Molybdate Tetrahydrate 12054-85-2 2-3 5 Not Available
Ammonium Metavanadate 7803-55-6 0.10 - 0.15 Not Available Not Available
Section 3 : Hazard Identification
DANGER! Corrosive liquid! Causes severe burns to all areas of contact. May be fatal if swallowed.
Emergency Overview:
Wash areas of contact with water immediately for at least 15 minutes. Inhalation can cause coughing, choking,
inflammation of the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract. If ingested, give large quantity of water. Do not induce
vomiting. Call a physician immediately.
Target Organs:eyes, skin, respiratory system.
Eye Contact:May cause severe burns and permanent damage.
Inhalation:Can cause coughing, choking, inflammation of the nose, throat and upper respiratory tract.
Skin Contact:Can cause redness, pain and severe skin burns.
Ingestion:Swallowing Hydrochloric Acid can cause immediate pain and burns of the mouth, throat, esophagus and
gastrointestinal tract. May cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, death.
None
Chronic Effects/Carcinogenicity:
IARC - Hydrochloric Acid is unclassifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans.
NTP - No.
OSHA - No.
Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ammonium
Teratology (Birth Defect) Information:
Molybdate Tetrahydrate.Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrochloric
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Acid.Mutation data cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ammonium Metavanadate.
Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ammonium
Reproductive Information:
Molybdate Tetrahydrate.Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Hydrochloric
Acid.Reproductive effects cited in 'Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances' for Ammonium Metavanadate.
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.
Inhalation:Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration if necessary. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Skin Contact:Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician if irritation develops.
Ingestion:Do not induce vomiting. Give large quantity of water. Call a physician immediately.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point:Not Available. Method Used:Not Available.
LFL: Not Available. UFL: Not Available.
Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire (water or water spray). Neutralize with soda
Extinguishing Media:
ash or slaked lime.
Not considered to be a fire or explosion hazard. May react with metals to release flammable
Fire & Explosion Hazards:
Hydrogen gas.
Fire Fighting Instructions: normal procedures/instructions.
Use
Use protective clothing and breathing equipment appropriate for the surrounding fire. Structural
Fire Fighting Equipment:
firefighter's protective clothing is ineffective for fires involving Hydrochloric Acid.
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.
SAFETY STORAGE CODE: Corrosive
Section 8. Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Engineering Controls: specific controls are needed. Normal room ventilation is adequate.
No
Normal room ventilation is adequate. If necessary, wear a respirator equipped with an acid gas
Respiratory Protection:
cartridge.
Chemical resistant gloves.
Skin Protection:
Eye Protection:Safety glasses or goggles.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:Clear, yellowish -green liquid pH: < 1
Odor:slightly pungent to pungent Boiling Point(C): Approximately 100
掳
Infinite Melting Point(C): Approximately 0
Solubility in Water: 掳
Approximately 1.1 Vapor Pressure:Not Applicable.
Specific Gravity:
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Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Stable under normal conditions of use and storage.
Chemical Stability:
Most metals, Alkalis, active metals, Cyanides, Sulfides, Sulfites, Metal Oxides, Formaldehyde.
Incompatibility:
Fumes of Hydrogen Chloride and Hydrogen in contact with metals, Chlorine gas from
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Oxidizers.
Will not occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
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. LDLo, Oral, Rat: 58100 ug/kg (Ammonium meta-
Vanadate), behavioral and gastrointestinal effects noted.
Section 12. Ecological Information
Hydrogen Chloride has slight acute and chronic toxicity to aquatic life.
Ecotoxicological Information:
Virtually 100% of Hydrogen Chloride will eventually end up in the air.
Chemical Fate Information:
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Neutralize with Soda Ash or Calcium Carbonate. Wash the resulting 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
D.O.T. Shipping Name: Hydrochloric Acid Solution
D.O.T. Hazard Class: 8
U.N. / N.A. Number: UN1789
Packing Group: II
D.O.T. Label : Corrosive(8)
Section 15. Regulatory Information (Not meant to be all inclusive - selected regulation
represented)
OSHA Status:These items 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 or are mixtures (hydrates) of items listed on
the TSCA Inventory.
Hydrochloric Acid - 5,000 pounds. Ammonium Metavanadate - 1000 pounds.
CERCLA Reportable Quantity:
Sara Title III:
No.
Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances:
Acute, Chronic: Yes Fire, Pressure, Reactivity: No
Section 311/312 Hazardous Catagories:
No.
Section 313 Toxic Chemicals:
RCRA Status:7803-55-6(Ammonium Metavanadate)
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California: None reported.
Florida: Hydrochloric Acid is listed on Florida's Toxic Substances List.
Pennsylvania: Hydrochloric Acid is listed as an Environmental Hazard on the state's Hazardous Substances List.
Ammonium Metavanadate is listed as an Environmental Hazard on the state's Hazardous Substances List.
WHMIS Information (Canada):
E: Corrosive Material.
Section 16. Other Information
NFPA Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Special Notice Key: None
HMIS Ratings: Health: 3 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Protective Equipment: B (Protective Eyewear, Gloves)
Rev 1, 10-09 -2001: Reformatted to electronic data format.
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.
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