GUARDIAN-IPCO,INC. -- HYDROCHLORIC ACID #6130  -- 6810-00-222-9641
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROCHLORIC ACID #6130
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-222-9641
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GUARDIAN-IPCO,INC.
Address:1618 THIRD AVE N
City:BIRMINGHAM
State:AL
ZIP:35203-1902
Country:US
CAGE:KO648
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GUARDIAN-IPCO,INC.
Address:1618 THIRD AVE N
Box:City:BIRMINGHAM
State:AL
ZIP:35203-1902
Country:US
CAGE:KO648
Company Name:IPCO HOSPITAL SUPPLY CORP
Address:1618 THIRD AVE N
Box:City:BIRMINGHAM
State:AL
ZIP:35203-1902
Country:US
CAGE:1R647

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 3.7%
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:IRRITATION OF UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.IS
    IRRITATING TO SKIN ON CONTACT.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Lower Limits:UNKN
Upper Limits:UNKN
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE SCBA IN CASE OF FIRE FIGHTING
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:CONTACT WITH SOME METALS CAN RESULT IN
    EVALUTION OF HYDROGEN

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH INERT SUBSTANCE OR NEUTRALIZE WITH
    SODA ASH

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID TEMPERATURE EXTREMES AND CONTACT
    WITH OTHER CHEMICALS.PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION:Other
    Precautions:AVOID INHALATION, EYE AND SKIN CONTACT

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MESHA APPROVED ACID MIST RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY/CHEM GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS UNDATED

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:213F,101C
Vapor Pres:17
Vapor Density:1.3
Spec Gravity:1.02
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1.0 (H2O = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID WITH A PUNGENT
    ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIES,BASE METALS,STRONG OXIDANTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WITH METALS HYDROGEN GAS,CHLORINE WITH
    STRONG OXIDANTS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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