HACH CO -- 22245, HARDNESS MONITOR BUFFER SOLUTION FOR (SUP DAT)  -- 3695-01-368-8612
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:22245, HARDNESS MONITOR BUFFER SOLUTION FOR (SUP DAT)
MSDS Date:07/11/1990
FSC:3695
NIIN:01-368-8612
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:503-423-5716
CAGE:4T252
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON RD.
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010
Country:US
Phone:800-227-4224
CAGE:4T252

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

Ingred Name:1-PROPANOL, 2-AMINO-2-METHYL-; (AMINOMETHYLPROPANOL)
CAS:124-68-5
RTECS #:UA5950000
Fraction by Wt: <60%

Ingred Name:OCTYL PHENOL CONDENSED WITH 8-10 MOLES ETHYLENE OXIDE;
    (TRITON X-100)
CAS:9036-19-5
RTECS #:RI0525000
Fraction by Wt: <5%

Ingred Name:MAGNESIUM SODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETATE;
    (ETHYLENEDIAMINOTETRAACETIC ACID, MAGNESIUM DISODIUM SALT)
CAS:14402-88-1
Fraction by Wt: <5%

Ingred Name:WATER; (DEMINERALIZED 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:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: THIS PRODUCT MAY BE CORROSIVE
    TO EYES, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES BURNS ON OVEREXPOSURE.
    THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A CHEMICAL KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
    TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS , OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM
    (CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65).
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE REPORTED.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. CALL MD. INGESTION: DO NOT
    INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. GIVE AT LEAST 1
    OUNCE OF VINE GAR IN AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF WATER. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING
    BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. CALL MD. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>212F,>100C
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PUT IN A BEAKER, DILUTE WITH WATER AND
    NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M HCL. WASH DOWN THE DRAIN WITH A LARGE EXCESS OF
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID CONTACT
    WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. KEEP AWAY FROM
    OXIDIZERS.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
    FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUP DAT)
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TRADE NAME/PART #: 2 AND 5 MG/1 HARDNESS. EYE PROTECTION: AND FULL
    LENGTH FACESHIELD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:216F,102C
Spec Gravity:0.982
pH:>12
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.54
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS, VISCOUS, WITH FAINT AMINE ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES, CONTACT WITH OXIDIZERS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF NITROGEN
    OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/ALL LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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