EE ZIMMERMAN CO -- E-Z MURIATIC ACID  -- 6810-00N041442
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:E-Z MURIATIC ACID
MSDS Date:09/29/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N041442
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:EE ZIMMERMAN CO
Box:111254
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15238
Country:US
Info Phone Num:412-963-0949
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)
CAGE:IO521
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:E E ZIMMERMAN CO
Box:111254
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15238
Country:US
Phone:412-963-0949
CAGE:ZMMER
Company Name:EE ZIMMERMAN CO
Box:111254
City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15238
Country:US
Phone:412-963-0949
CAGE:IO521

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE; (HYDROCHLORIC ACID) (SARA 302/313)
    (CERCLA)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:5 PPM, C
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM, C
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:COUGHING, CHOKING, TISSUE BURNS.
    PROLONGED INHALATION OF HYDROGEN CHLORIDE VAPORS OR MIST JUST ABOVE
    TLV CAN DAMAGE TEETH AND IRRITATE NASAL PASSAGES. HIGHER
    CONCENTRATIONS (>50 PPM) WILL CAUSE  COUGHING AND CHOKING AND
    PRODUCE SEVEREIRRITATION AND DAMAGE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES OF THE
    UPPER (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:RESPIRATORY TRACT. 1300 PPM IS
    IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE. HYDROCHLORIC ACID IS CORROSIVE AND
    CAUSES BURNS OF HUMAN TISSUE. INGESTION CAN PRODUCE BURNS OF THE
    MOUTH AND DIGESTIVE TRACT. CH RONIC:UNKNOWN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH THORO W/RUNNING WATER FOR AT LST 15 MINS. GET MED
    AID. SKIN:WASH AFFECTED AREAS THORO W/MUCH WATER. FOR GROSS CONT,
    REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG UNDER SFTY SHOWER; PROLONG WASHING FOR >15
    MINS. INHA L:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR; RESTORE BRTHG, IF REQD. OXYGEN
    CAN BE GIVEN UNDER PROPER SUPERVISION. GET MED AID. INGEST:GIVE
    LIMEWATER/WATER & MILK OF MAGNESIA TO DRINK. DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT.
    GET MED AID.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:NON-FLAMMABLE. USE METHODS APPROPRIATE FOR
    SURROUNDINGS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT W/METALS SUCH AS IRON WILL
    PRODUCE FLAMMABLE HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION & SUPPLY
    VENTILATION. THOSE INVOLVED W/CLEAN-UP OF LARGE SPILLS MUST USE
    FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, BOOTS & NIOSH APPROVED SCBA. FLUSH
    W/WATER TO HOLDING AREA & NEUTRALIZE W/ CAUSTIC OR LIME.
Neutralizing Agent:CAUSTIC OR LIME.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS FOR EMERGENCY USE.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE GENERAL & LOCAL EXHAUST TO MEET TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . RUBBER APRON & BOOTS WHERE APPROPRIATE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EYE PROT:& FULL LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:180F,82C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-60F,-51C
Vapor Pres:25 @ 20C
Spec Gravity:1.15 (H*2O=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT FUMING LIQUID, YELLOW W/PUNGENT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
METALS, METAL OXIDES, HYDROXIDES, AMINES, CARBONATES & OTHER ALKALINE
    MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . FLUSHING OF NEUTRALIZED SOLUTION TO SEWER DEPENDS ON
    ALLOWABLE SALT CONCENTRATIONS IN EFFLUENT. FOLLOW ALL REGULATIONS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.