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NO. SECTION VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION TLV 5 ppm Ceiling Level (as HCl) Aqueous ver }iCl and its vapors are strong i ritants of the eyes, mucous mec� ranes,. and skin. Severity of eye injury from splashes from irritation to severe burns depends qqn quantity, cont. and duration of ppcontact. Excessive acute exposure to Cl vappors mists pthe romphroatrritates the henupper respiratory if tractaled dand lcan result in coughing, burnin of ed or repeated low level exposure may cause teeth erosion. Skinmexposureecan cause ma. Pro I nburns; repeated or prolonged exposure to dilute soln. may cause dermatitis. Ingestion can cause severe burns and possible laryngeal spasm. FIRST A E e Contact: Contact physician! Immediatelyflush with running water orD15 min. Inc u ng under eyelids. Skin Contact: Flush affected area well with water. Remove grossly contaminated ET-6t�E of g under safety shower. Get medical help if large skin area contacted or - if irritation persists. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Restore and/or support breathing as needed. Use 0 therapy for coughing, difficult breathing. Get medical help. Keep warm and at res2t . In estionn: If victim is conscious, give 2-3 glasses of water, then milk of magnesia or i mewater. Contact physician! Do not induce vomitinRl SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK. AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES sport large spills to safety personnel. Evacuation may be needed; kee unwind. Remove inurces clean-upiofila gelf H spi$lssmus[ausedfulloprotectiveuclothing, boots, and self-contained breathing apparatus. mall spills and residues can be covered with excess of a mixture of soda ash and slaked lime to neutralize, and the slurry picked up for landfill burial or flushed with much water. ontain large spills. Collect or flush with water to holding area for neutralization. Do not flush directly to sewer or surface waters. ISPOSAL: Dispose of acid via licensed contractor or neutralize with limestone, soda s slaked lime. Flushing to sewer derends on allowabrle neutral salt concentrations in.effluent water. F 11 1 w Federal State and Loca u n on i r s f s .�- aczd to neutralize aQka�ine wasted. TER? s �$g l e(4b C-F ief7 SECTION VIII. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION 47 Provide adequate exhaust ventilation to meet TLV requirements. Face velocity of hoods should exceed 100 lfm. Use approved respirator or self-contained breathing apparatus for emergency or non-routine conditions with full facepiece above 50 ppm. Those handling hydrochloric acid should use protective clothing and equipment to prevent body contact with the liquid. Use rubber gloves or gauntlets, apron, boots, long sleeved shirt, body suit, etc. Use che=ical safety goggles and/or face shield for eye protection against splashing of acid. n eyewash station, washing facilities, and safety shower must be readily available to areas of use and handling. SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS Store closed containers out of direct sunlight, in a clean, cool, open or well-ventilated area away from oxidizing a ents, away from alkaline material and sources of heat. Area shou�d have acid resistant door and appraved drainage. Protect containers from physical damage. Use nonsparking tools in areas around tanks and pipes where hydrogen might be generated. Use with good ventilation. Avoid inhalaticr. of HC1 vapors. Odor of HCI gives adequate warning for a prompt voluntary withdrawal from excessive exposure. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Provide emergency neutralization materials and equipment near storage and use areas. DOT Classification: CORROSIVE MATERIAL I.D. No. UN1785 Label: CORROSIVE . IM0 Class 8 DATA SOURCE(S)CODE: 1-12,14-16,27,31,34,'x,,38,47-44 A49" s aM w40", q rAoo w rwc Mw M[MM.'a 0,,W ea of hwar•, APPROVALS: MIS,CRD t wCw.r•a�r��p•,.pr, t.�.y.� uro,.pn,�aao+sor u•nu own W.4n y �iai.-+s v C»�.rn►�owrp camra+ene.o�ro..rr.R.s.nrw ro �anrs��+-r.np INDUST. HYGIENE;SAFETY •�7J wnpo+.btir as w w rocw�cr a+.�+d�r.o'wcn nia•.uv.a .Kavc ar (J ^'7•Qk• �+ C.a!1 kM.O�C�W DOtef b b CG�MOUH<aa O�.1.W MEDICAL REVIEW: 15 .lune 1484 GENT UM PUBLISHING