OCTAGON PROCESS INC. -- HYDROCHLORORIC ACID  -- 6810-00-236-5665
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORORIC ACID
MSDS Date:07/21/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-236-5665
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-945-9400
Emergency Phone Num:201-945-9400
Preparer's Name:J.J. BURGARD
CAGE:82925
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
Box:City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:82925

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 31.0%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: BALANCE
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: CORROSIVE! INHALATION CAN CAUSE
    COUGHING, CHOKING, & INFLAMATION OF THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    SWALLOWING CAN CAUSE BURNS TO MOUTH & G.I. TRACT. EYE CONTACT CAN
    CAUSE SEVERE BURNS & DAMAGE. SKIN CO NTACT CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
    AND DEEP ULCERS & DISCOLOR SKIN. CHRONIC: CONCENTRATED VAPORS MAY
    CAUSE EROSION OF TEETH.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DATA PER MSDS
Effects of Overexposure:INFLAMATION OF THE NOSE, THROAT, UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES, SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. VERY CORROSIVE
    AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS AND DAMAGE. LONG TERM EXPOSURES SELDOM
    OCCUR DUE TO THE CORROSIVE P ROPERTIES OF THE ACID.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF AILMENTS
    OR WITH A PRE-EXISTING DISEASE INVOLVING THE EYES, SKIN, OR
    RESPIRATORY TRACT MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NOT BREATHING.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS OPEN. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. S KIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION:DO NOT INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. GET IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WILL EMIT TOXIC GASES. CONTACT WITH
    COMMON METALS MAY FORM EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL SPILL: FLUSH WITH WATER AND NEUTRALIZE
    WITH ALKALINE MATERIAL. SEWER NEUTRALIZED MATERIAL WITH EXCESS
    WATER. LARGE SPILL: EVACUATE AND VENTILATE AREA. IF POSSIBLE, STOP
    LEAK. DIKE TO RETAIN RUN  OFF. NEUTRALIZE & PICK UP WITH ABSORBENT
    MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME OR OTHER SUITABLE ALKALINE MATERIAL.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT
    CONTAINERS FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE & DIRECT SUNLIGHT.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. DO NOT BREATHE MIST. AVOID
    PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES.
    USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL(TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED FULL FACEPIECE
    CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR OR A SUPPLIED AIR FULL FACEPIECE
    RESPIRATOR OR AIRLINED HOOD.
Ventilation:A SYSTEM OF LOCAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED TO KEEP EMPLOYEE
    EXPOSURES BELOW THE TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES WITH FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRON, OR COVERALLS AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES. DO NOT WEAR CONTAMINATED CLOTHING OR
    FOOTWEAR.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F,110C
Vapor Pres:21
Vapor Density:1.26
Spec Gravity:1.16
pH:<2
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO SLIGHT YELLOW, FUMING LIQUID
    WITH A PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:69.0

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITON, EMITS
    TOXIC HYDROGEN CHLORIDE FUMES. WILL REACT WITH WATER TO PRODUCE
    HEAT AND TOXIC FUMES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. WASTE MAY
    BE CLASSIFIED AS D002 (CORROSIVE) UNDER RCRA.

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