MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

                                                 REVISED 1/25/06



SECTION 1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION



BleachTech LLC                                            EMERGENCY RESPONSE NUMBER:

8929 Ryan Rd.                                             1-330-769-5000 (24 hours)

Seville, Ohio 44273

1-330-769-5000



SUBSTANCE: MURIATIC ACID

TRADE NAME: BleachTech Muriatic Acid

CHEMICAL NAME/SYNONYMS: Hydrochloric acid; HCl solution; Aqueous hydrogen chloride

PRODUCT USE: process chemical, metal cleaning, water purification, petroleum industry

REVISION DATE: 1/25/06



SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION



NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH = 3 FIRE = 0 REACTIVITY = 0

HMIS RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH = 3 FLAMMABILITY = 0 REACTIVITY = 0





EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

COLOR: colorless

PHYSICAL FORM: liquid

ODOR: pungent odor

SIGNAL WORD: DANGER

MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: CAUSES BURNS TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, EYES AND

GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT. CAUSES PERMANENT EYE DAMAGE. MAY BE HARMFUL OR FATAL IF

SWALLOWED.

PHYSICAL HAZARDS: May spatter or generate heat when mixed with water. Contact with metals may evolve

flammable hydrogen gas.

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS: Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.

Do not taste or swallow. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only with adequate ventilation.



SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: burns, eye damage, blindness

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: to our knowledge, no effects are known

INGESTION:    SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: burns

LONG TERM EXPOSURE: ingestion of harmful amounts is unlikely



CARCINOGEN STATUS:             OSHA: no         NTP: no          IARC: no



SECTION 3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS



COMPONENT: WATER               CAS NUMBER: 7732-18-5                  PERCENTAGE: 63-91



COMPONENT: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE                   CAS NUMBER: 7647-01-0               PERCENTAGE: 9 ?36



SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES



INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.

If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. If respiration or pulse has stopped,

have a trained person administer Basic Life Support (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/Automatic External

Defibrillator) and CALL FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES IMMEDIATELY.



SKIN CONTACT: Immediately flush contaminated areas with water. Remove contaminated clothing, jewelry,

and shoes immediately. Wash contaminated areas with soap and water. Thoroughly clean and dry







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contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. Discard footwear which cannot be decontaminated. GET

MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.



EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush eyes with a directed stream of water for at least 15 minutes, forcibly holding

eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of all eye and lid tissues. Washing eyes within several seconds is

essential to achieve maximum effectiveness. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.



INGESTION: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsive person. If swallowed, do not induce

vomiting. Give large amounts of water. If vomiting occurs spontaneously, keep airway clear. Give more water

when vomiting stops. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.



NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: The absence of visible signs or symptoms of burns does NOT reliably exclude the

presence of actual tissue damage. Probable mucosal damage may contraindicate the use of gastric lavage.



SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES



FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May release toxic gases.



EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing agents appropriate for surrounding fire.



FIRE FIGHTING: Keep unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Wear NIOSH approved

positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus. Move containers from fire area if it can be done without

risk. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products. Stay upwind and keep out of low areas. Cool

containers with water.



SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: Not sensitive



SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Not sensitive



FLASH POINT: not flammable



HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Thermal decomposition products or combustion: hydrogen chloride



SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES



OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE: Evacuation of surrounding area may be necessary for large spills. Wear

appropriate personal protective equipment recommended in Section 8 of the MSDS. Completely contain spilled

material with dikes, sandbags, etc. Shut off ventilation system if needed. Reprocess or reuse if possible.

Neutralize with soda ash or dilute caustic soda. Collect with appropriate absorbent and place into suitable

container. Liquid material may be removed with a vacuum truck. Keep out of water supplies and sewers. This

material is acidic and may lower the pH of the surface waters with low buffering capacity. Releases should be

reported, if required, to appropriate agencies. Notify Local Emergency Planning Committee and State Emergency

Response Commission for release greater than or equal to RQ (U.S. SARA Section 304). If release occurs in the

U.S. and is reportable under CERCLA Section 103, notify the National Response Center at (800) 424-8802

(USA) or (202) 426-2675 (USA).



SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE



STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store in rubber-lined

steel, acid-resistant plastic or glass containers. Keep containers tightly closed and properly labeled. Store in a

cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Do not store in aluminum container or use aluminum fittings or

transfer lines. Dike and vent storage tanks. Keep separated from incompatible substances (see Section 10 of

the MSDS).



HANDLING: Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after

handling. When mixing, slowly add to water to minimize heat generation and spattering.



SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION









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EXPOSURE LIMITS: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, ANHYDROUS:

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE (HYROCHLORIC ACID): 5 ppm (7 mg/m3) OSHA ceiling, 2 ppm ACGIH ceiling



VENTILATION: Use closed systems when possible. Provide local exhaust ventilation where vapor or mist may

be generated. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.



EYE PROTECTION: Wear safety glasses with side shields. Wear chemical safety goggles with a faceshield or

chemical splash hood. Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work

area.



CLOTHING: Wear chemical resistant clothing and rubber boots when potential for contact with the material

exists. Always place plants legs over boots.



GLOVES: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.



PROTECTIVE MATERIAL TYPES: neoprene, nitrile, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), rubber, Kappler ?CPF3, Tychem

?br>


IMMEDIATELY DANGEROUS TO LIFE OR HEALTH: 50 ppm



RESPIRATOR: Where vapor concentration exceeds or is likely to exceed applicable exposure limits, a NIOSH

approved respirator with acid gas canister is required. When an air-purifying respirator is not adequate for spills

and/or emergencies of unknown concentrations, a NIOSH approved self-contained breathing apparatus or airline

respirator with full-face piece is required. A respiratory protection program that meets 29 CFR 1910.134 must be

followed whenever workplace conditions warrant use of a respirator.



SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



PHYSICAL STATE: liquid        APPEARANCE: clear     COLOR: colorless      ODOR: pungent odor

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 36.46 MOLECULAR FORMULA: HCl BOILING POINT: 140-221F (60.0 ?105 C)

FREEZING POINT: -29 to 5 F (-34 to ?5 C) VAPOR PRESSURE: 14.6 ?80 mmHg @ 20 C

VAPOR DENSITY (air = 1): 1.3 @ 20 C SPECIFIC GRAVITY (water = 1): 1.05 ?1.18

BULK DENSITY: 8.75 ?9.83 lbs/gal    WATER SOLUBILITY: 100%      PH: 2 (0.2% solution)

VOLATILITY: 9 ?36% by volume     ODOR THRESHOLD: 0.3 ppm (causes olfactory fatigue)

EVAPORATION RATE:<1.00 (butyl acetate = 1) COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: n/a



SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.



CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Contact with water may

produce a strong exothermic reaction with spattering. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.

Hydrogen chloride may react with cyanide, forming lethal concentrations of hydrocyanic acid.



INCOMPATIBILITIES:metals, alkalis (such as sodium hydroxide), mercuric sulfate, perchloric acid, carbides of

calcium, cesium, rubidium, acetylides of cesium and rubidium, phosphides of calcium and uranium, lithium

silicide.



HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION: Thermal decomposition products or combustion: hydrogen chloride



POLYMERIZATION: will not polymerize



SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION



MURIATIC ACID (ALL GRADES):

TOXICITY DATA: Hydrochloric Acid: 900 mg/kg oral-rabbit LD50; 1108 ppm/1 hour(s) inhalation-rat; 3124

ppm/1 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50. Rinsed Draize Test: 5 mg/30 second(s) rabbit-eye mild. Standard Draize

Test: 4% / 24 hour(s) skin-human mild. Inhalation will cause severe irritation and possible burns with coughing

and choking. If inhaled deeply, edema and hemorrhage of the lungs may occur. Levels of 10-35 ppm may cause





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irritation of throat and 50-100 ppm is unbearable for 1 hour. Inflammation, destruction of nasal passages and

breathing difficulties may occur with higher concentration and/or erosion of teeth. Contact with eyes causes

immediate severe irritation with possible burns, permanent visual impairment, or total loss of sight. Contact with

fumes or liquid may produce corrosive burns. Dermal exposure also results in irritation, pain, dermatitis, and

ulceration. Ingestion may cause immediate burns of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Ingestion may cause

intense pain, nausea, vomiting, bleeding, circulating collapse, shock and death.



MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: respiratory system (including asthma and other

breathing disorders)



SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION



ECOTOXICITY DATA:

FISH TOXICITY: Hydrochloric Acid: 178 mg/L LC50 Goldfish (1 to 2 hour survival time); 100-300 mg/L LC50

Shrimp. 3.6 mg/L 48 hour(s) (static) LC50 Bluegill. This material is believed to be toxic to aquatic life.

FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIODEGRADATION: This material is inorganic and not subject to biodegradation.



PERSISTENCE: This material is believed not to persist in the environment. This material is believed to exist in

the disassociated state in the environment. SOIL: Hydrogen chloride will sink into the soil. The acid will

dissolve some soil material (in particular, anything with a carbonate base) and will be somewhat neutralized.

The remaining portion is thought to transport downward to the water table. WATER: Dissociates almost

completely and will be neutralized by natural alkalinity and carbon dioxide.



BIOCONCENTRATION: This material is believed not to bioaccumulate.



SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS



Reuse or reprocess if possible. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations. Subject to disposal

regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D002.



SECTION 14. TRANPORT INFORMATION



U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME: Hydrochloric acid solution ID NUMBER: UN1789

HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 8    PACKING GROUP: II         LABELING REQUIREMENTS: 8

DOT HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE(S): Hydrochloric acid 5000 lb(s) (2270 kg(s))



CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS:

SHIPPING NAME:Hydrochloric acid solution UN NUMBER:UN1789 CLASS:8 PACKING GROUP/RISK

GROUP: II



SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION



U.S. REGULATIONS:

CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE: 5000 LBS RQ (liquid) CHLORINE: 10 LBS RQ



SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30):

HYDROGEN CHLORIDE: 500 LBS TPQ (gas)



SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):

ACUTE: yes CHRONIC: no         FIRE: no   REACTIVE: no  SUDDEN RELEASE: no



SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): HYDROGEN CHLORIDE: aerosol form only



This product contains a toxic chemical or chemicals subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of Title

III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR 372. Refer to Section 3.



OSHA PROCESS SAFETY (29 CFR 1910.119): HYDROGEN CHLORIDE: 5000 LBS TO (gas)

CHLORINE: 1500 LBS TQ





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FDA: This material has Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status under specific FDA regulations.

Additional information is available from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) which is accessible on the FDA's

website.



STATE REGULATIONS:

California Proposition 65: This product may contain contaminants known to the State of California to cause

cancer or reproductive toxicity as listed under Proposition 65 State Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.



NEW JERSEY WORKER AND COMMUNITY RIGHT TO KNOW:

REPORTING REQUIREMENT: WATER: 7732-18-5 63 ?91%                      HYDROGEN CHLORIDE 7647-01-0 9-

36%



RIGHT TO KNOW HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST:                 HYDROGEN CHLORIDE 7647-01-0            9-36%

CHLORINE 7782-50-5 0 ?50 ppm



SPECIAL HEALTH HAZARD SUBSTANCE LIST: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE 7647-01-0                          9-36%



PENNSYLVANIA RIGHT TO KNOW: REPORTING REQUIREMENT:

WATER 7732-18-5 63 ?91% HYDROGEN CHLORIDE 7647-01-0 0 36%



HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: HYDROGEN CHLORIDE 7647-01-0 9-36%



ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST:                  HYDROGEN CHLORIDE 7647-01-0 9-36%



SPECIAL HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE LIST: not regulated



CANADIAN REGULATIONS: WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: E



NATIONAL INVENTORY STATUS:

U.S. INVENTORY (TSCA): All the components of this substance are listed on or are exempt from the inventory.



TSCA 12(b) EXPORT NOTIFICATION: not listed



CANADA INVENTORY (DSL/NDSL): All components of this product are listed on the DSL.



SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION





IMPORTANT: The information presented herein, while not guaranteed, was prepared by competent technical

personnel and is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR WARRANTY OR GAURANTY OF ANY OTHER KIND,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE REGARDING PERFORMANCE, SUITABILITY, STABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

The information included herein is not intended to be all-inclusive as to the appropriate manner and/or conditions

of use, handling and/or storage. Factors pertaining to certain conditions of storage, handling, or use of this

product may involve other or additional safety or performance considerations. While our technical personnel will

be happy to respond to questions regarding safe handling and use procedures, safe handling and use remains

the responsibility of the customer. No suggestions for use are intended to, and nothing herein shall be construed

as a recommendation t, infringe any existing patents or violate any laws, rules, regulations or ordinances of any

governmental entity.









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