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                                          HYDROCYANIC ACID

I)         SECTION VIII-- PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

               For emergency situations, wear a positive pressure, pressure-demand,
               full facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pressure-
               demand supplied air respirator with escape SCBA and a fully-encapsulating,
               chemical resistant suit. See the introductory information section at the
               beginning of the profiles for additional information.

               SUIT MATERIAL PERFORMANCE (Based on EPA/USCO "Guidelines", 1987)
                                  (Chemical Resistance/Amount of Data)

                      Butyl                GOOD/LIMITED
                      Neoprene             GOOD/LIMIThD*
                      PE                   GOOD/LIMITED
                      PVC                  POOR/LIMITED
                      Viton                GOOD/LIMITED*

                *Based on qualitative performance information.
               **Based on a chemical analog.


           SECTION IX -- EMERGENCY TREATMENT INFORMATION

               See Emergency First Aid Treatment Guide


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