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�MIMI W _ " «� NO,_ 10S " SECTION VI. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION TLV 5 ppm Ceiling Level (as HCl) Aqueous HCl and its vapors are strong i ritants of the eyes, mucous mem ranes,. and skin. Severity of eye injury from splashes from irritation to severe burns depends qqn quantity, cont. ands duration of contact. Excessive acute exposure to C1 vaporXists promptly irritates the upper respiratory tract and can result in coughing, burning of the throat, choking sensation and, if inhaled deeply, pulmonary edema. Prolonged or repeated low level exposure may cause teeth erosion. Skin exposure can cause burns; repeated or prolonged exposure to dilute soln. may cause dermatitis. Ingestion can cause severe burns and possible laryngeal spasm. FIRST AID: £ e Contact: Contact physician! Irlled� flush with running waterfo:15 min. Inc u Ing undereyelids. Skin Contact: Flush affected area wEll with waterRemove grossly contaminated c of ng i under safety shower. Get medical help f large skin area contacted or. irritation persists. Inhalation: Remove Lo fresh air. Restore and/or support breathing as needed. Use 0� therapy for coughing, difficult breathing. Get medical help. Keep warm and at rest. In estion: If victim is conscious, give 1-3 glasses of water, then milk of magnesia or mewater. Contact physician! Do not induce vomitin 1 SECTION VII. SPILL, LEAK.AND DISPOSAL PROCEDURES Report large spills to safetyy personnel. Evacuation may be needed; keepp upwind. Remove sources of ignition if H is a hazard. Provide 6 ti um ventilation. Those involved in clean-up of large spi3ls must use furl protective clothing, boots, and self-contained breathing apparatus. Small spills and residues can be covered with excess of a mixture of soda ash and slaked lime to neutralize, and the slurry picr,ed up for landfill burial or flushed with much water. Contain large spills. Collect or flush with water to holding area for neutralization. Do not flush directly to sewer or surface waters. DISPOSAL: Dispose of acid via licensed contractor or neutralize with limestone, soda s slaked lime. Flushing to sewer depends on allowable neutral salt concentrations in•effluent waLer. F 1 v Federal State and Loca u ii ns CCon iidd r tis f s acid to neutralize aQ aQine wastes. & � Ag HO is �UO� I�'.e(4bCLin ill) SECTION Vill. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFOR ALATION + Provide adequate exhaust ventilation to meet, TLV requirements. Face velocity of hoods n should exceed 100 l . Use approved res,-,?rator or self-contained breathing apparatus for emergency or non-routine coneitier.s with full facepiece above 50 ppm. - hose 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. An eyewash station, washing facilities, znd safety shower must be readily available to areas of use and handling. SECTION IX. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS AND COMMENTS Store closed containers out of direct sun7icht, in a clean, cool, open or well-ventilated area away from oxidizing agents, a4ay from alkaline materia.1 and sources of heat. Area -- should have acid resistant floor and eprr3ved drainage. Protect containers from physical damage. Use nonsparking tools in areas around tanks and pipes where hydrogen might be generated. Usewith good ventilation. Avoid inhalaticn of HC1 vapors. Odor of BCI gives adequate warning for a prompt voluntary withdra_ai from excessive exposure. Do not get in eyes or an skin or clothing. Stash thorough!.: after handling. ?rcvide emergency neutralization materials and equipment near storage and use areas. DOT Classification: CORROSIVE MATERIAL T.D. No. UN1789 Label: CORROSIVE IXO Class 8 DATA SOURCE(S)CODE: 1-12,14-16.27,31,34, ;,30,47-49 APPROVALS: MIS.CRD , f ,� [rr rar�•�,. L p•.w Eer.Wv,n� '""—I--�•O' IND ST.FiYGIfh E%SAFETYtJ 9 IW � '�.�C�M tNSW1[[W V.e!GC✓K.6 w.uS�,d s+Cn n n+.[:a•b U[�.r'C Ov (J L"•7+G /'� ['irr f•,rpm a+S.n o b[pnrGM •,,y ------ ------- -..-... - ---._-... ----...- -..._ MEDICAL REVIESV:-.....--1.5..June--198------ GENIDY PUBLISHING