GFS CHEMICALS, INC.
P.O. Box 245 Powell, OH 43065
740-881-5501(Tel.) 740-881-5989(Fax)
1-800-424-9300(Chemtrec 24Hr. Info.)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
2542
HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 6 M
CHEMICAL NAME & SYNONYMS DOT CLASS SARA TITLE 313
Hydrochloric Acid, 6 M 8/II Yes
TSCA listed - Yes
FORMULA REPORTABLE QUANTITY F.W. CAS#
HCl 20-22 2270 kg 36.46 7647-01-0
H 2O 78-80% N/A 18.02 7732-18-5
PHYSICAL DATA
Density 1.10; Boiling point 109掳C; Infinitely soluble in water; pH (0.1 N solution) 1.1.
APPEARANCE & ODOR
Clear colorless liquid. Odor of hydrogen chloride.
REACTIVITY & CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Stable. No hazardous self-reactivity. Reactive with bases, metals, amines. Incompatible with
cyanides, sulfides and formaldehyde.
FIRE HAZARDS
Not flammable. Reacts with metals to form flammable hydrogen gas. Releases corrosive gas when
heated. Firefighters wear SCBA. NFPA # 3-0-2
EXTINGUISHER FLASHPOINT LEL UEL
Water Spray or Fight surrounding fire N/A N/A N/A
HEALTH HAZARDS
Corrosive and irritating to skin, eyes, mucous membranes. Inhalation may cause throat and lung
damage. Swallowing will cause burns to mouth, throat, and stomach. Causes permanent eye damage.
Harmful if swallowed or inhaled. LC 50 (Inh-rat) 3124 ppm (1 hour); LD 50 (oral-rat) 900 mg/kg.
OSHA PEL: 5 ppm (ceiling); ACGIH TLV: 2 ppm (ceiling). No evidence of carcinogenicity.
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear goggles and protective clothing and rubber gloves while handling. Use only in proper hood
or with suitable respirator to avoid inhalation of fumes. Eye wash and emergency drench shower
required in work area.
FIRST AID
Wash skin and eyes thoroughly with water. Get medical attention. If inhaled, remove to fresh
air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen, if not breathing, use respiration. Get medical
assistance. If ingested, give water or milk if available. Give ice to suck. Do not induce
vomiting. Get medical attention.
SPILLS & LEAKS
Isolate spill area. Ventilate well and neutralize with soda or lime. Flush neutralized spill
to sewer with plenty of water.
CATALOG # PREPARED BY DATE
2542 MDM November 7, 2005
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