acetic acid, glacial Physical/Chemical Characteristics =========================================================================== Appearance And Odor: LIQUID;COLORLESS;SHARP VINEGAR ODOR Boiling Point: 244F,118C Melting Point: 62.0F,16.7C Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 11 Vapor Density (Air=1): 2.1 Specific Gravity: 1.05 Decomposition Temperature: UNKNOWN Evaporation Rate And Ref: <1 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1) Solubility In Water: COMPLETE Viscosity: 1.9 CPS pH: 2.4 Corrosion Rate (IPY): UNKNOWN Autoignition Temperature: 867F =========================================================================== Fire and Explosion Hazard Data =========================================================================== Flash Point: 109F,43C Flash Point Method: TCC Lower Explosive Limit: 4.0 Upper Explosive Limit: 20.0 Extinguishing Media: USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL. Special Fire Fighting Proc: USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER FOG. Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: VAPORS ARE HEAVIER THAN AIR,CAN TRAVEL DISTANCES ALONG THE GROUND,AND FLASHBACK AT THE SOURCE.CONTACT WITH METALS GIVES OFF HYDROGEN.HOT VAPORS ARE COMBUSTIBLE. =========================================================================== Reactivity Data =========================================================================== Stability: YES Cond To Avoid (Stability): HIGH HEAT, OPEN FLAMES AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION Materials To Avoid: ALKALI,OXIDIZING OR REDUCING MATERIALS,COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS,METALS,ACIDS,AMINES... Hazardous Decomp Products: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS IN BLACK SMOKE. Hazardous Poly Occur: NO =========================================================================== Health Hazard Data =========================================================================== LD50-LC50 Mixture: LD 50 ORAL RAT IS 3310 MG/KG Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES Route Of Entry - Skin: YES Route Of Entry - Ingestion: NO Health Haz Acute And Chronic: INHAL:MISTS ARE CORROSIVE TO NOSE,THROAT AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES.MAY CAUSE LUNG IRRITATION OR DAMAGE.EYES:MIST/VAPOR IS CORROSIVE,CAUSING DAMAGE.PROLONGED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS.SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION AND BURNS.INGEST:LIQUID AND VAPORS ARE CORROSIVE TO THE MOUTH AND THROAT.LARGE DOSES CAN CAUSE DEATH. Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO Explanation Carcinogenicity: NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN. Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: INHAL:COUGHING,CHEST PAIN,DIFFICULTY IN EROSION OF TEETH,LESIONS ON SKIN,BRONCHIAL IRRITATION,COUGHING,PNEUMONIA. Med Cond Aggravated By Exp: INDIVIDUALS WITH PREEXISTING EYE, SKIN OR RESPIRATORY DISEASES MAY BE MORE AT RISK BY EXPOSURE TO THIS PRODUCT. Emergency/First Aid Proc: SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NEEDED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE WATER OR MILK. =========================================================================== Precautions for Safe Handling and Use =========================================================================== Steps If Matl Released/Spill: ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION.USE PROPER RESPIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.SHUT OFF LEAK IF SAFE.DIKE.NEUTRALIZE WITH SODA ASH OR LIME;SOAK UP WITH A NON-COMBUSTIBLE INERT ABSORBANT(CLAY, SAND);PLACE IN PROPER CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.AVOID SEWER. Neutralizing Agent: SODA ASH OR LIME. Waste Disposal Method: CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE NUMBER D001, D002 (IGNITABLE, CORROSIVE WASTE). Precautions-Handling/Storing: STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA. FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AREA OR CABINET. KEEP CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED. Other Precautions: EMPTY CONTAINERS MAY CONTAIN HAZARDOUS RESIDUE;DISPOSE OF PROPERLY. =========================================================================== Control Measures =========================================================================== Respiratory Protection: WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN ENCLOSED SPACES USE EITHER A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR A NOISH/ MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ACID GAS,DEPENDING ON THE AIRBORN CONCENTRATION. Ventilation: LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL) VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL. Protective Gloves: RUBBER GLOVES. Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES. Other Protective Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT.PROVIDE EYE BATH,SAFETY SHOWER. Work Hygienic Practices: WASH HANDS.SEPERATE WORK CLOTHES FROM STREET CLOTHES.LAUNDER WORK CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.KEEP FOOD OUT OF THE WORK AREA. Suppl. Safety & Health Data: MSDS GENERATED FOR USE WITH DOD 4160.21- H(PAGE IV-37).MSDS SOURCE:MSDS/FTSS(CCINFO,93-3). HCL sol'n Ingredients/Identity Information =========================================================================== Proprietary: NO Ingredient: HYDROCHLORIC ACID, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE, MURIATIC ACID HYDROCHLORIDE Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 NIOSH (RTECS) Number: MW4025000 CAS Number: 7647-01-0 OSHA PEL: 5 PPM ACGIH TLV: C 11 MG/CUM Other Recommended Limit: 7 PPM =========================================================================== Physical/Chemical Characteristics =========================================================================== Appearance And Odor: LIQUID Solubility In Water: COMPLETE =========================================================================== Fire and Explosion Hazard Data =========================================================================== Extinguishing Media: USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE TO SURROUNDING FIRE CONDITIONS. Special Fire Fighting Proc: WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES. =========================================================================== Reactivity Data =========================================================================== Stability: YES Materials To Avoid: STRONG BASES Hazardous Poly Occur: NO =========================================================================== Health Hazard Data =========================================================================== LD50-LC50 Mixture: ORAL LD50(RBT): 900 MG/KG Route Of Entry - Inhalation: YES Route Of Entry - Skin: YES Route Of Entry - Ingestion: YES Health Haz Acute And Chronic: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED/SWALLOWED/ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES BURNS. MATERIAL IS DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES/UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT/EYES/SKIN. INHALATION, MAY BE FATAL AS A RESULT OF SPASM/INFLAMMATION & EDEMA OF THE LARYNX & BRONCHI/CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS/PULMONARY EDEMA. EFFECTS MAY BE DELAYED. Carcinogenicity - NTP: NO Carcinogenicity - IARC: NO Carcinogenicity - OSHA: NO Explanation Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: BURNS, INFLAMMATION, BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, VOMITING Emergency/First Aid Proc: INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. SKIN/EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. =========================================================================== Precautions for Safe Handling and Use =========================================================================== Steps If Matl Released/Spill: WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. MIX W/SOLID SODIUM BICARBONATE. ABSORB ON SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Neutralizing Agent: SODIUM BICARBONATE Waste Disposal Method: DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS. UN1050, UN1789, UN2186 (DOT). Precautions-Handling/Storing: KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. Other Precautions: DON'T BREATHE VAPORS. =========================================================================== Control Measures =========================================================================== Respiratory Protection: WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR Ventilation: USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD Protective Gloves: COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. sodium hydroxide Ingredients/Identity Information =========================================================================== Proprietary: NO Ingredient: SODIUM HYDROXIDE Ingredient Sequence Number: 01 Percent: 50 NIOSH (RTECS) Number: WB4900000 CAS Number: 1310-73-2 OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED ------------------------------------- Proprietary: NO Ingredient: WATER Ingredient Sequence Number: 02 Percent: 50 NIOSH (RTECS) Number: ZC0110000 CAS Number: 7732-18-5 OSHA PEL: NOT ESTABLISHED ACGIH TLV: NOT ESTABLISHED Other Recommended Limit: NONE RECOMMENDED =========================================================================== Physical/Chemical Characteristics =========================================================================== Appearance And Odor: LIQUID. CLEAR, COLORLESS. PUNGENT ODOR. Boiling Point: 284F,140C Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 13 MM Specific Gravity: 1.530 Solubility In Water: MISCIBLE pH: 14 =========================================================================== Fire and Explosion Hazard Data =========================================================================== Flash Point: NOT APPLICABLE Extinguishing Media: NOT APPLICABLE Special Fire Fighting Proc: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: MAY REACT VIOLENTLY WITH ACIDS OR ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS. =========================================================================== Reactivity Data =========================================================================== Stability: YES Cond To Avoid (Stability): PROTECT FROM AIR TO AVOID FORMATION OF CARBONATES; AVOID EXPOSURE TO MOISTURE. Materials To Avoid: AVOID EXPOSURE TO ACIDS, ORGANIC HALOGEN COMPOUNDS, NITRO COMPOUNDS OR METALS SUCH AS ALUMINUM, TIN & ZINC.