ALDON CORP. -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 36.5-38% -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 36.5-38%
MSDS Date:11/06/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDON CORP.
Address:1533 W HENRIETTA RD
City:AVON
State:NY
ZIP:14414
Country:US
Info Phone Num:716-226-6177
Emergency Phone Num:(800)424-9300
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:HH 171	WARDS P/N #37-2254
Preparer's Name:MICHAEL RASZEJA
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:6V042
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:AL-DON CHEMICALS INC
Address:1533 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:City:AVON
State:NY
ZIP:14414-9508
Country:US
Phone:716-226-6177
CAGE:6V042
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-00-P-4795
CAGE:63759
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-01-P-0022
CAGE:63759
Company Name:WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
Address:5100 W HENRIETTA RD
Box:92912
City:ROCHESTER
State:NY
ZIP:14692-9012
Country:US
Phone:(716) 359-2502
Contract Num:MDA414-99-A-0024-0031
CAGE:63759

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

Ingred Name:HYDROCHLORIC ACID
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Minumum % Wt:36.5
Maxumum % Wt:38.
OSHA PEL:5 PPM CEILING
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM CEILING
ACGIH STEL:C7.5 MG/M3;C5 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Minumum % Wt:62.
Maxumum % Wt:63.5

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN
    CAUSE COUGHING, CHOKING, INFLAMMATION OF NOSE, THROAT,& UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: CORROSIVE! SWALLOWING HYDROCHLORIC
    ACID CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE PAIN AND BU RNS OF THE MOUTH, THROAT,
    ESOPHAGUS AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. SKIN: CORROSIVE! CAN CAUSE
    REDNESS, PAIN AND SEVERE SKIN BURNS. EYE: VAPORS ARE IRRITATING AND
    MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE EYES. SPLASHES MA Y CAUSE SEVERE BURNS AND
    PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: INHALATION OF VAPORS CAN CAUSE
    COUGHING, CHOKING. INGESTION: CAN CAUSE IMMEDIATE PAIN AND BURNS OF
    THE MOUTH, THROAT, ESOPHAGUS AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. SKIN: CAN
    CAUSE REDNESS, PAIN AN D SEVERE SKIN BURNS. EYE: SPLASHES MAY CAUSE
    SEVERE BURNS .

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

First Aid:INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF CONSCIOUS
    GIVE SEVERAL GLASSES OF WATER OR MILK TO DRINK. FOLLOW WITH MILK OF
    MAGNESIA, BEATEN EGGS OR VEGETABLE OIL.CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
    NEV ER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUSPERSON. EYE:FLUSH
    THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES LIFTING UPPER AND
    LOWER EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY.GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.SKIN:FLUSH THOROUGH LY WITH WATER THEN WASH WITH MILD
    SOAP AND WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN.
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NOT COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:IF INVOLVED IN A FIRE, USE WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING  APPARATUS
    WITHFULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN THE PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER
    POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.(1996  EMERG RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P
    5800.7, GUIDE PG#157).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE:CAN REACT WITH METALS TO RELEASE
    FLAMM HYDROGEN GAS. EXPLOSION: NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION
    HAZARD. WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, EMITS TOXIC HYDROGEN CHLORIDE
    FUMES & WILL REACT W/WATER OR  STEAM TO PRODUCE HEAT & TOXIC &
    CORROSIVE FUMES. CONTAINERS  MAY BURST WHEN HEATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:CLEANUP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT SUITABLE FOR TOXIC OR CORROSIVE
    FLUIDS OR VAPORS. ISOLATE OR ENCLOSE THE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL.
    NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM BICAR BONATE, SODA ASH, LIME & FLUSH TO
    SEWER WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:ALKALINE MATERIALS (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODA ASH,
    LIME, ETC.).

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT
    IN USE. STORE IN COOL DRY WELL-VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT FROM
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE & DIRECT SUNLIGHT. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE
    SUBSTANCES. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE. REMO VE CAP SLOWLY,WHILE WEARING
    ALL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & PROPER VENTILATION.
Other Precautions:FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT FOR DRUG, FOOD, OR
    HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. READ LABEL ON
    CONTAINER BEFORE USING. DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES WHEN WORKING
    WITH CHEMICALS. DON'T GET IN  EYES,SKIN,CLOTHING.AVOID BREATH MIST.
    USE ONLY W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. REMOVE & WASH CONTAMINATED C
    LOTHING PROMPTLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:IN THE LABORATORY OPEN BOTTLE CLOSURE SLOWLY &
    WORK IN FUME HOOD.	IF TLV IS EXCEEDED A NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED FULL
    FACEPIECE CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL):
    RECOMMENDED.  SPECIAL: NO. OTHER: NO.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE.
Eye Protection:GOGGLES & FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES & FACESHIELD, EYE WASH STATION,
    PROPER GLOVES, VENTILATION HOOD, LAB COAT, APRON.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATELY CLOTHING
    PROMPTLY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PRODUCT: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, 36.5-38%. CHEMICAL SYNONYMS: MURIACTIC
    ACID. FORMULA: MIXTURE. UNIT SIZE: UP TO 4 LT. CAS NO.: MIXTURE.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:=52.8C, 127.F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=-73.7C, -101.F
Vapor Pres:190@25C(77F)
Vapor Density:NO DATA
Spec Gravity:1.18
Evaporation Rate & Reference:DATA NOT LISTED.
Solubility in Water:INFINITE W/SLIGHT HEAT
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS FUMING LIQUID; PUNGENT ODOR OF
    HYDROGEN CHLORIDE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100 WT

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
HIGHLY REACTIVE WITH STRONG BASES, METALS, METAL OXIDES, HYDROXIDES,
    AMINES,CARBONATES & OTHER ALKALINE MATERIALS. INCOMPATIBLE WITH
    CYANIDES, SULFIDES, SULFITES, & FORMALDEHYDE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER CONDITIONS OF USE & STORAGE.
    CONTAINERS MAY BURST WHEN HEATED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION, EMITS
    TOXIC HYDROGEN CHLORIDE FUMES & WILL REACT WITH WATER OR STEAM TO
    PRODUCE HEAT & TOXIC & CORROSIVE FUMES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:RTECS NO. MW4025000 TOXICITY DATA: ORAL-RAT
    LD-50: 900 MG/KG.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE,TREATMENT,OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
    TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.THESE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES ARE
    INTENDED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CATALOG-SIZE QUANTITIES ONLY.
    NEUTRALIZE WITH ALKALINE MATERIA LS (SODIUM BICARBONATE,SODA
    ASH,LIME,ETC) & FLUSH TO SEWER W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:DOT: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, SOLUTION, 8, UN1789,
    PGII.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
Federal Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.
State Regulatory Information:NO DATA PROVIDED BY RESPONSIBLE PARTY.

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