SDS

Safety Data Sheet
Crossco Muriatic Acid 22%
SDS Revision Date:
05/26/2015
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5. Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media
Non-combustible. Choose material suitable for surrounding fire.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Hazardous decomposition: No hazardous decomposition products expected.
Avoid breathing dust / fume / gas / mist / vapors / spray.
5.3. Advice for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.
Approach fire from upwind to avoid hazardous vapors. Use flooding quantities of water as fog or spray to keep fire
exposed containers cool. Extinguish fire using agent suitable for surrounding fire. Firefighters should wear chemical
protective suit with self contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus.
ERG Guide No.
157
6. Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see section 8).
6.2. Environmental precautions
Do not allow spills to enter drains or waterways.
Use good personal hygiene practices. Wash hands before eating, drinking, smoking or using toilet. Promptly remove
soiled clothing and wash thoroughly before reuse.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Evacuate immediate area where concentrated fumes are present. Cleanup personnel must wear proper protective
equipment. Completely contain spilled acid with dikes, etc., and prevent run-off into ground and surface waters or into
sewers. Neutralize with soda ash or dilute caustic soda. If spill occurs indoors, turn off heating and/or air conditioning
systems, to prevent vapors form contaminating entire building. Neutralization products, both liquid and solid, must be
recovered for proper disposal.
Contain, dilute cautiously with water, and neutralize with soda ash or lime.