FOOTE MINERAL CO -- HYDROBROMIC ACID 48%  -- 6810-00F005473
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:HYDROBROMIC ACID 48%
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F005473
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FOOTE MINERAL CO/EXTON, PA 19341
Emergency Phone Num:(215) 363-6500
CAGE:07660
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMETALL FOOTE CORPORATION
Address:348 HOLIDAY INN DR
Box:City:KINGS MOUNTAIN
State:NC
ZIP:28086
Country:US
Phone:704-739-2501
CAGE:07660

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN BROMIDE
CAS:10035-10-6
RTECS #:MW3850000
Fraction by Wt: 48%
OSHA PEL:C 3 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 3 PPM; 9192

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

Effects of Overexposure:STRONGLY IRRITATING TO RESP TRACT, SKIN & EYES.
    WILL CAUSE CHEMICAL BURNS.

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

First Aid:EYE CONTACT: WASH LIBERALLY WITH WATER & OBTAIN IMMEDIATE
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN IRRITATION: WASH LIBERALLY WITH SOAP &
    WATER. TREAT AS A BURN & OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: MAY
    CAUSE BURN OF  MUCOUS MEMBRANE. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:DILUTE WITH WATER. NEUTRALIZE TO PH = 9.0,
    ABSORB ON NEUTRAL MATERIAL OR RINSE DOWN AIN.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREAS. AWAY
    FROM ALKALINES. AVOID SKIN CONTACT.

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

Ventilation:MECHANICAL
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES/FACE SHIEL
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATE: 7/19/79

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:124-125C
Spec Gravity:1.509
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONGLY ALKALINE SOLUTIONS
Stability Condition to Avoid:AVOID MIXTURE WITH STRONGLY ALKALINE
    SOLUTIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HBR AND BR2
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:STRONGLY ALKALINE SOLUTIONS -
    PROLONGED INTENSE HEA TING.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NEUTRALIZE AND WASH WITH COPIOUS WATER.

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