OCTAGON PROCESS,INC -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID  -- 6810-00-138-2484
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-138-2484
=== 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
CAGE:DO973
=== 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
Company Name:OCTAGON PROCESS,INC.
Address:596 RIVER ROAD
City:EDGEWATER
State:NJ
ZIP:07020-1105
Country:US
Phone:201-945-9400
CAGE:DO973

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 37%
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Effects of Overexposure:NOSEBLEEDS,BLEEDING OF GUMS,ULCERATION OF NASAL
    AND ORAL MUCOSA

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

First Aid:SKIN CONTACT - FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. REMOVE
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.INGESTION-TSP MAGNESIA SOAP SOFTENED IN
    WATER. MILK OR EGG WHITE. EXPOSURE-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES- FLUSH
    WITH WATER, CALL A P HYSICIAN.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:WATER
Fire Fighting Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR SLAKED LIME.FULL
    PROTECTIVEGEAR
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH COMMON METALS PRODUCES
    HYDROGEN TO FORM EXPLOSIVE MIXTURES WITH AIR

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH WITH WATER OR NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH
    OR SLAKED LIME

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE,STORE
    IN COOL, WELL VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM ALL OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Other Precautions:KEEP OUT OF DIRECT SUN

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

Ventilation:GENERAL
Protective Gloves:YES
Eye Protection:YES
Other Protective Equipment:USE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING WHEN USING HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:230F,110C
Spec Gravity:1.19
Solubility in Water:YES
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS TO PALE YELLOW LIQUID WITH A
    PUNGENT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:CONTACT WITH OXIDIZING MATERIALS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN GAS WHEN REACTING WITH COMMON
    METALS

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