Joseph Herbert on sat 5 may 01
Here is an extract from the HCl MSDS. While not the worst thing in the
world, innocuous is not exactly the way I would characterize the vapors -
according to the recommended precautions. In outdoor settings with good =
air
circulation this is probably not an issue but acid mists have killed peop=
le
in Donora. Pa and London, England.
Joe
Health Hazard Data
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LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD50:ORAL(RBT) 900 MG/KG Route Of Entry - Inhalation: =
YES
Route Of Entry - Skin: YES Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES Health Haz Acu=
te
And Chronic: CONTACT CAUSES PERMANENT DAMAGE TO EYES, SEVERE BURNS, AND
ULCERATIONS ON SKIN. INHALATION OF VAPORS WILL DAMAGE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO Carcinogenicity - OS=
HA:
NO Explanation Carcinogenicity: NOT RELEVANT. Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: =
SEE
HEALTH HAZARDS. Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURE=
R.
Emergency/First Aid Proc: EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN; GET
IMMED MED ASSISTANCE. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND WASH WITH SO=
AP
AND WATER. INHAL: MOVE TO FRESH AIR AND GIVE ARTF RESP IF BREATHING HAS
STOPPED. INGEST: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE MILK OR WATER IF CONSCIOUS.
GET IMMED MED ATTN. GET MED ASSISTANCE FOR ALL CASES OF OVEREXPOSURE.
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH, ABSORB WITH SAND =
OR
VERMICULITE AND SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. Neutralizi=
ng
Agent: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Waste Disposal Method: COMPLY WITH
ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Precautions-Handling/Storing: K=
EEP
CONTR TIGHTLY CLSD. STORE IN COOL, DRY/ WELLVENTD AREA. KEEP AWAY FROM IG=
NIT
SOURCE. WASH THORO AFTER HNDLG. EMPTY CONTR MAY BE HAZ DUE TO(SUPDAT Othe=
r
Precautions: DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE VAPO=
RS
OR MIST.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA IN HIGH VAPOR AREAS=
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Ventilation: PROVIDE ADEQUATE GENERAL AND LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves: IMPERVIOUS GLOVES (FP N). Eye Protection: CHEM WORK GO=
G
W/FULL LENGTH FSHLD(FP N). Other Protective Equipment: EMERGENCY EYEWASH =
AND
DELUGE SHOWER (FP N). Work Hygienic Practices: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER
HANDLING. Suppl. Safety & Health Data: HNDLG/STOR PREC: RETAINED RESIDUE.
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