MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
LaMOTTE COMPANY
PO BOX 329 - CHESTERTOWN - MARYLAND - 21620
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410-778-3100
24 Hour Emergency Number (CHEM-TEL) 800-255-3924
1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Sulfite Reagent A Code Nr. 7327
2. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
NAME CAS # TSCA # % PEL TLV
^ Hydrochloric Acid 7647-01-0 9.3 C 7 mg/cubic m C 5 ppm
3. NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EXCEPT WATER (7732-18-5)
NAME CAS # %
Water to 100%
4. PHYSICAL DATA
Appearance: Clear Colorless Liquid
Solubility in Water: Soluble Odor: Slight Boiling Point: Melt. Point:
Unknown N/A
Vapor Pressure: Unknown Vapor Density: pH:
Unknown <1
5. FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
Flash Point (method used) N/A Flammable Limit: LEL: UEL:
N/A N/A
Extinguishing Media: Not a fire hazard
HMIS Hazard: Health - 2 Flammability - Reactivity - Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1 = Slight, 0 = Least
0 1
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
N/A
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
Contact with metals may produce flammable hydrogen gas.
6. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Conditions to avoid: N/A
Incompatibility (Materials to avoid):
Stable
Alkalies, metals
Unstable
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride gas
7. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
Toxicity: orl rat LD50: 900 mg/kg for hydrochloric acid, concentrated
Primary Route of Entry: Skin Carcinogenicity:
Inhalation None NTP
Ingestion N/ A OSHA IARC
Other Health Related Comments:
Target Organs: Corrosive to all body parts,
Signs and symptoms of exposure:
Corrosive. May irritate eyes, skin and lungs. Harmful if swallowed.
Medical Condition Aggravated by Exposure: N/A
8. EMERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Consult physician.
Ingestion: Rinse out mouth. Drink plenty of water. Consult physician.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air.
Skin Contact:
Flush with water. Remove affected clothing and wash skin with soap and water.
9. SPILL AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES
Spill and Leak:
Cover spill with sodium bicarbonate. Scoop up slurry and wash down drain with excess water.
Disposal:
Add slowly to solution of soda ash and slaked lime. Pour this neutralized solution down drain with excess water. Dispose according to federal, state and local regulations.
10. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
In Handling: Gloves Eye Protection N/A Other: Lab Coat
Ventilation Normal Mechanical Respiratory Protection
Work/Hygienic Practices: Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid inhalation of vapor.
11. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
N/A
DATE: 5/1/03 The above information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be all inclusive and should be used only as a guide.
^ This is a toxic chemical subject to reporting requirements of section 313 of EPCRA and 40CFR372.
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