BIRSCH INDUSTRIES INC -- 112725, DESCALER  -- 6850-00N032795
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:112725, DESCALER
MSDS Date:07/26/1990
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N032795
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BIRSCH INDUSTRIES INC
Address:3412 STRATHMORE AVE
City:NORFOLK
State:VA
ZIP:23504
Country:US
Info Phone Num:804-622-0355
Emergency Phone Num:800-255-3924
Preparer's Name:JOHN M. BIRSCH, SR.
CAGE:61781
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIRSCH INDUSTRIES INC
Address:3412 STRATHMORE AVE
Box:City:NORFOLK
State:VA
ZIP:23504
Country:US
Phone:757-622-0355
CAGE:61781

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

Ingred Name:PHOSPHORIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:7664-38-2
RTECS #:TB6300000
Fraction by Wt: <15%
OSHA PEL:1 MG/M3;3 STEL
ACGIH TLV:1 MG/M3;3 STEL
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE; (HYDROCHLORIC ACID), (MURIATIC ACID)
    (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: <6%
OSHA PEL:5 PPM, C
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM, C
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: <100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN:TISSUE DAMAGE ON CONTACT.
    EYES:EYE BURNS ON CONTACT. INHAL:RESPIRATORY IRRITATION FROM
    EXCESSIVE BREATHING OF MIST &/OR VAPORS. INGEST:DO NOT TAKE
    INTERNALLY.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASH EXPOSED AREA W/SOAP & H2O FOR @ LST 15 MINS, WHILE
    REMOVING CLTHG. CALL MD. WASH CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE. EYES:FLUSH
    THORO W/H2O FOR @ LST 15 MINS. GET MD. IF MD IS NOT AVAIL, FLUSH
    ADDNL 15 MI NS. INHAL:REMOVE FROM FURTHER EXPOS. IFUNCON OCCURS,
    SEEK IMMED MED AID. BRTHG STOPS - USE MOUTH-TO-MOUTH RESUSCITATION.
    INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMIT. IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG QTYS OF
    MILK/H2O.(SUPDAT)

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

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:REACTS W/METALS TO RELEASE HYDROGEN.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SPRINKLE HYDRATED
    LIME OR SODA ASH. SCRAPE UP & REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT STACK CASES OR PAILS OVER THREE
    HIGH. AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS OR MISTS. AVOID ALL PERSONAL
    CONTACT.
Other Precautions:PLEASE READ & FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON PRODUCT LABEL.
    THEY ARE YOUR BEST GUIDE FOR PRODUCT IN MOST EFFECTIVE WAY, & THEY
    ALSO GIVE THE NECESSARY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO PROTECT YOUR HEALTH.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR, IF VAPORS OR
    MISTS EXCEED APPLICABLE STANDARDS.
Ventilation:NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGG/FULL LENGTH FCSHLD.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON & RUBBER BOOTS.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:GET MD IMMEDIATELY.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>212F,>100C
Vapor Pres:20 @ 68F
Vapor Density:>1
Spec Gravity:1.07
pH:1
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:<1 (WATER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:RED WATERY THIN LIQUID W/ACID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:80

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
AVOID METALS & OTHER CHEMICALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DO NOT USE ON ALUMINUM OR SOFT METALS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE AT APPROPRIATE FACILITY I/A/W APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS & REGULATIONS.

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