GC ELECTRONICS CO. -- PC BOARD ETCHING SOLUTION -- 6750-00D002747 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PC BOARD ETCHING SOLUTION
MSDS Date:05/13/1991
FSC:6750
NIIN:00D002747
MSDS Number: BMZPL
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GC ELECTRONICS CO.
Address:1801 MORGAN ST
Box:1209
City:ROCKFORD
State:IL
ZIP:61105-1209
Country:US
Info Phone Num:815-968-9661
Emergency Phone Num:815-968-9661
Preparer's Name:V. HAGEMAN
CAGE:EO032
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GC ELECTRONICS
Address:1801 MORGAN ST
Box:1209
City:ROCKFORD
State:IL
ZIP:61105-1209
Country:US
Phone:815-968-9661
CAGE:48862
Company Name:GC ELECTRONICS CO,SUB OF HOUSEHOLD INTERNATIONAL C
Address:1801 MORGAN ST
Box:1209
City:ROCKFORD
State:IL
ZIP:61105-1209
Country:US
Phone:815-968-9661
CAGE:EO032

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

Ingred Name:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE  (HYDROCHLORIC ACID)  (SARA III)
CAS:7647-01-0
RTECS #:MW4025000
Fraction by Wt: 61%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:C 5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 5 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:FERRIC CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:7705-08-0
RTECS #:LJ9100000
Fraction by Wt: 39%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1 MG FE/M3
ACGIH TLV:1 MG FE/M3; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:RHINITIS, BRONCHITIS, LARYNGITIS,
    PNEUMONIA, & NEPHRITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION OF THE MOUTH, THROAT AND SKIN,
    HEADACHE, PALPITATION, NAUSEA, CHILLS, FEVER AND SHOC.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES -WCONSULT
    PHYSICIAN. SKIN: FLUSH WITH WATER - CONSULT PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATED.
    INHALATION: FRESH AIR, OXYGEN - CONSULT PHYSICIAN. INGESTION:
    GASTRIC LAVAG E - (5% SODIUM CARBONATE) - CONSULT PHYSICIAN.

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:GENERATES HYDROGEN GAS WHEN IT COMES IN
    CONTACT WITH METALS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HYDROOCHLORIC ACID FUMES WILL RESULT IF
    EXPOSED TO FLAME OR HIGH HEAT.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM CARBONATE, LIME OR
    SODIUM BICARBONATE.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM CARBONATE, LIME, SODIUM BICARBONATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:THIS MATERIAL IS HIGHLY CORROSIVE TO STEEL AND MOST
    METALS.

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

Respiratory Protection:SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST.
Protective Gloves:BUTYL GLOVES
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:BUTYL GLOVES AND APRON IF NECESSARY TO AVOID
    SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES.

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

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:194F,90C
Vapor Pres:50 MMHG
Vapor Density:0.9
Spec Gravity:1.43
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1
Solubility in Water:VERY
Appearance and Odor:DARK BROWN LIQUID - HYDROCHLORIC ACID ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:60

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALINE METALS, OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES (PRODUCE HCL FUMES)
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CHLORINE, HYDROGEN.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:MAY BE FLUSHED INTO SEWER WITH A LARGE AMOUNT OF
    WATER.

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