Hydrochloric Acid Solution (rinse solution)

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1 Version: 1.0 Effective Date: Apr SAFETY DATA SHEET Hydrochloric Acid Solution (rinse solution) 1. Identification Product identifier Other means of identification Product application Hydrochloric Acid Solution (rinse solution) None. GE Analytical Instruments part number Product name STD GE Analytical Instruments kit number Recommended use Recommended restrictions Company/undertaking identification GE Analytical Instruments Inc 6060 Spine Road Boulder, CO T Reagent Emergency telephone INFOTRAC (North America) Outside of N.A., call collect: GE (800) Hazard(s) identification Physical hazards Health hazards OSHA defined hazards Label elements Corrosive to metals Category 1 Signal word Hazard statement Precautionary statement Prevention Response Storage Disposal Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) Supplemental information Danger May be corrosive to metals. Keep only in original container. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. None. Page: 1 / 7

2 3. Composition/information on ingredients Mixtures Chemical name Common name and synonyms CAS number % Water > 99.7 Hydrochloric acid < 0.3 Composition comments 4. First-aid measures Inhalation Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed 5. Fire-fighting measures Suitable extinguishing media Unsuitable extinguishing media Specific hazards arising from the chemical Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Information for specific product ingredients as required by the U.S. OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD is listed. Refer to additional sections of this SDS for our assessment of the potential hazards of this formulation. Move to fresh air. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash off with plenty of water. Immediately flush eye(s) with plenty of water. Get medical attention immediately. Do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything to eat or drink. Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Not applicable. This product does not represent a fire hazard since it contains a high amount of water. Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding materials. None. No special protective equipment required. 6. Accidental release measures Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Environmental precautions Wear protective clothing, gloves and safety goggles. See Section 8 of the SDS for Personal Protective Equipment. Remove small spills with plenty of water. No special environmental precautions required. 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Store in a closed container away from incompatible materials. Reasonable and safe chemical storage. 8. Exposure controls/personal protection Occupational exposure limits US. OSHA Table Z-1 Limits for Air Contaminants (29 CFR ) Components Type Hydrochloric acid (CAS Ceiling ) US. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values Components Hydrochloric acid (CAS ) Type Ceiling Value 7 mg/m3 5 ppm Value 2 ppm Page: 2 / 7

3 US. NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Components Type Hydrochloric acid (CAS Ceiling ) Biological limit values No biological exposure limits noted for the ingredient(s). Appropriate engineering controls Provide adequate ventilation. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Splash proof chemical goggles. Skin protection Hand protection Other Respiratory protection Thermal hazards General hygiene considerations Value 7 mg/m3 5 ppm Neoprene gloves (Protection against unintentional short-term contact) Protective clothing. Not required. 9. Physical and chemical properties Appearance Color Odor Physical state Odor threshold Not applicable. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Colorless Liquid Pungent ph (concentrated product) 1.77 Melting point/freezing point Initial boiling point and boiling range Flash point Evaporation rate 1 (Water = 1) Flammability (solid, gas) > 212 F (> 100 C) SETA(CC) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Flammability limit - lower (%) Flammability limit - upper (%) Explosive limit - lower (%) Explosive limit - upper (%) Vapor pressure 18 mm Hg Vapor density 1 (Ether = 1) Relative density 1 Relative density temperature Solubility(ies) Solubility (water) Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water) Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Viscosity Other information Specific gravity Stability and reactivity Reactivity Chemical stability 70 F (21 C) The product is stable and non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport. Material is stable under normal conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Page: 3 / 7

4 Conditions to avoid Incompatible materials Hazardous decomposition products Avoid contact with strong bases. Avoid contact with copper alloys. Reacts with metals (iron, copper and aluminium). Hydrogen chloride gas (HCl). 11. Toxicological information Information on likely routes of exposure Inhalation May cause irritation to respiratory organs. Skin contact Eye contact Ingestion Symptoms related to the physical, chemical and toxicological characteristics Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity Product May be irritating to the skin. May be irritating to eyes. May cause gastrointestinal irritation. Species Hydrochloric Acid Solution (rinse solution) (CAS Mixture) Acute Oral LD50 Skin corrosion/irritation Rat Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Respiratory sensitization Skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity IARC Monographs. Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity Test Results > 5000 mg/kg, (Calculated according to GHS additivity formula) 3 Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Not listed. Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard 12. Ecological information Ecotoxicity Bioaccumulative potential Mobility in soil Other adverse effects Persistence and degradability 13. Disposal considerations Disposal instructions No ecotoxicity data noted for the ingredient(s). No data available Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Page: 4 / 7

5 Hazardous waste code Waste from residues / unused products Contaminated packaging The waste code should be assigned in discussion between the user, the producer and the waste disposal company. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe manner. Since emptied containers may retain product residue, follow label warnings even after container is emptied. 14. Transport information DOT UN number UN1789 UN proper shipping name Hydrochloric Acid Solution Transport hazard class(es) Class 8 Subsidiary risk - Packing group III Special precautions for user Some containers may be exempt from Dangerous Goods/Hazmat Transport Regulations, please check BOL for exact container classification. IATA UN number UN1789 UN proper shipping name Hydrochloric acid, solution Transport hazard class(es) Class 8 Subsidiary risk - Packing group III Environmental hazards No. Special precautions for user IMDG UN number UN1789 UN proper shipping name Hydrochloric acid, solution Transport hazard class(es) Class 8 Subsidiary risk - Packing group III Environmental hazards Marine pollutant No. EmS Special precautions for user DOT IATA; IMDG Page: 5 / 7

6 15. Regulatory information US federal regulations TSCA Section 12(b) Export Notification (40 CFR 707, Subpt. D) Not regulated. CERCLA Hazardous Substance List (40 CFR 302.4) SARA 304 Emergency release notification All components of this product are included on or are in compliance with the U.S. TSCA regulations. Listed LBS OSHA Specifically Regulated Substances (29 CFR ) Not listed. Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Hazard categories Immediate Hazard - No Delayed Hazard - No Fire Hazard - No Pressure Hazard - No Reactivity Hazard - No SARA 302 Extremely hazardous substance Chemical name CAS number Reportable quantity Hydrochloric acid lbs SARA 311/312 Hazardous chemical SARA 313 (TRI reporting) Not regulated. Other federal regulations No Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112 Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) List Threshold planning quantity Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 112(r) Accidental Release Prevention (40 CFR ) Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Inventory status Not regulated. Threshold planning quantity, lower value Threshold planning quantity, upper value Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). List 2, Essential Chemicals (21 CFR (b) and (f)(2) and Chemical Code Number 6545 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). List 1 & 2 Exempt Chemical Mixtures (21 CFR (c)) DEA Exempt Chemical Mixtures Code Number 20 %WV 6545 Country(s) or region Inventory name On inventory (yes/no)* Canada Domestic Substances List (DSL) Yes Canada United States & Puerto Rico Non-Domestic Substances List (NDSL) Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory *A "Yes" indicates that all components of this product comply with the inventory requirements administered by the governing country(s) A "No" indicates that one or more components of the product are not listed or exempt from listing on the inventory administered by the governing country(s). US state regulations US - Massachusetts RTK - Substance List US - Pennsylvania RTK - Hazardous Substances US - Rhode Island RTK US. California Controlled Substances. CA Department of Justice (California Health and Safety Code Section 11100) Not listed. No Yes Page: 6 / 7

7 US. New Jersey Worker and Community Right-to-Know Act US. Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right-to-Know Law US. California Proposition 65 US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/carcinogenic substance US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/developmental toxin US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/female reproductive toxin US - California Proposition 65 - CRT: Listed date/male reproductive toxin 16. Other information, including date of preparation or last revision Issue date Revision date Version # 1.0 Jan Apr List of abbreviations References: Disclaimer Revision Information Prepared by CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registration Number NFPA: National Fire Protection Association ACGIH: American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists TWA: Time Weighted Average STEL: Short Term Exposure Limit LD50: Lethal Dose, 50% LC50: Lethal Concentration, 50% EC50: Effect Concentration, 50% NOEL: No Observed Effect Level COD: Chemical Oxygen Demand BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand TOC: Total Organic Carbon TLV: Threshold Limit Value IATA: International Air Transport Association IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code No data available The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text. Physical & Chemical Properties: Multiple Properties This SDS has been prepared by GE Water & Process Technologies Regulatory Department ( ). Page: 7 / 7