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2006-06 Hydrochloric Acid HYD2200 <br /> drains or waterways occurs,advise emergency services.After clean-up operations,decontaminate and launder all <br /> protective clothing and equipment before storing and reusing.DO NOT touch the spill material.Contain and absorb <br /> spill with sand,earth,inert material or vermiculite. <br /> DO NOT USE WATER OR NEUTRALIZING AGENTS INDISCRIMINATELY ON LARGE SPILLS. <br /> Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations(29 CFR 1910.120). <br /> Section 7 - Handling and Storage <br /> Handling Precautions:Avoid generating and breathing mist and vapor,breathing vapors and contact with skin and <br /> eyes. <br /> Avoid physical damage to containers.Use in a well-ventilated area.Wear protective clothing and gloves when <br /> handling containers.Handle and open container with care. <br /> WARNING: To avoid violent reaction,ALWAYS add material to water and NEVER water to material.When <br /> handling,DO NOT eat,drink or smoke.Always wash hands with soap and water after handling.Work clothes should <br /> be laundered separately.Use good occupational work practices. Observe manufacturer's storing and handling <br /> recommendations. <br /> Atmosphere should be regularly checked against established exposure standards to ensure safe working conditions are <br /> maintained. <br /> Local exhaust ventilation may be required for safe working,i.e.to keep exposures below required standards; <br /> otherwise,PPE is required. <br /> Keep dry.Reacts violently with water. <br /> Transport containers on a trolley. Avoid sources of heat.DO NOT transfer gas from one cylinder to another. <br /> Recommended Storage Methods: Packaging as recommended by manufacturer.Check that containers are clearly <br /> labeled. <br /> Cylinder.Ensure the use of equipment rated for cylinder pressure.Ensure the use of compatible materials of <br /> construction.Valve protection cap to be in place until cylinder is secured,connected. Cylinder must be properly <br /> secured either in use or in storage.Cylinder valve must be closed when not in use or when empty. Segregate full from <br /> empty cylinders.WARNING: Suckback into cylinder may result in rupture.Use back-flow preventive device in <br /> piping. <br /> Hydrochloric acid: Packs of 2.5 litres or less require a child-resistant closure.Glass container or Plastic carboy or <br /> Polylined drum. <br /> Regulatory Requirements: Follow applicable OSHA regulations. <br /> Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection <br /> Engineering Controls: If risk of overexposure exists,wear air supplied breathing apparatus.Provide adequate <br /> ventilation in warehouse or closed storage areas.Use in a well-ventilated area.Local exhaust ventilation may be <br /> required for safe working,i.e. ,to keep exposures below required standards;otherwise,PPE is required. <br /> If risk of inhalation or overexposure exists,wear NIOSH-approved respirator or work in fume hood.Hydrogen chloride <br /> vapors will not be adequately absorbed by organic vapor respirators. <br /> Personal Protective Clothing/Equipment: <br /> Eyes: Chemical goggles.Full face shield. <br /> DO NOT wear contact lenses. Contact lenses pose a special hazard; soft contact lenses may absorb irritants and all <br /> lenses concentrate them. <br /> Hands/Feet:Neoprene gloves;rubber gloves.Nitrile gloves. <br /> Safety footwear.Rubber boots. <br /> Hydrochloric acid:Barrier cream and Neoprene gloves or Elbow length PVC gloves.Nitrile gloves. <br /> PVC boots or PVC safety gumboots. <br /> Respiratory Protection: <br /> Exposure Range>5 to<50 ppm: Air Purifying,Negative Pressure,Half Mask <br /> Exposure Range 50 to unlimited ppm: Self-contained Breathing Apparatus,Pressure Demand,Full Face <br /> Cartridge Color:white <br /> Other: Ensure there is ready access to a safety shower;Eyewash unit. <br /> Acid-resistant overalls.Full protective suit. Operators should be trained in procedures for safe use of this material. <br /> Glove Selection Index: <br /> BUTYL.....................................Best selection <br /> BUTYL/NEOPRENE...............Best selection <br /> HYPALON...............................Best selection <br /> NEOPRENE..............................Best selection <br /> NEOPRENE/NATURAL..........Best selection <br /> NITRILE+PVC.........................Best selection <br /> PE/EVAL/PE............................Best selection <br /> SARANEX-23 ..........................Best selection <br /> VITON/NEOPRENE................Best selection <br /> PVC...........................................Best selection <br /> Copyright©2006 Genium Group,Inc.Any commercial use or reproduction without the publisher's permission is prohibited. Page 4 of 6 <br />