HACH CO. -- BUFFER SOLUTION HARDNESS 1  -- 6810-00-798-9709
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BUFFER SOLUTION HARDNESS 1
MSDS Date:05/21/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-798-9709
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH CO.
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:608
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:303-623-5716
CAGE:91224
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ASCI CORP
Address:112 E 2ND ST
Box:City:DULUTH
State:MN
ZIP:55805-1701
Country:US
Phone:703-847-0001
CAGE:0N789
Company Name:HACH CO
Address:5600 LINDBERGH DR
Box:389
City:LOVELAND
State:CO
ZIP:80539
Country:US
Phone:970-669-3050/ 303-623-5716
CAGE:91224

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

Ingred Name:AMINO-METHYL PROPANOL
CAS:124-68-5
Fraction by Wt: <60%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:OTHER COMPONENTS
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: TO 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MODERATELY TOXIC. CHRONIC: NOT
    DETERMINED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:AN INGREDIENT OF THIS MIXTURE IS AN
    EXPERIMENTAL MUTAGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE BURNS, SKIN IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING EYE, SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY TRACT CONDITIONS.

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

First Aid:EYE AND SKIN CONTACT-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN. FLUSH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF WATER.
    INGESTION-GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. CALL PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION -REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:>207F,>97C
Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM OR CARBON
    DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY REACT WITH OXIDIZERS; MAY EMIT TOXIC
    FUMES IN FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:COVER THE SPILL WITH EXCESS SODA ASH OR SODIUM
    BICARBONATE. SCOOP SLURRY TO BEAKER. ADJUST PH TO BETWEEN 6 AND 9.
    FLUSH TO THE DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER. WASH SITE WITH AN ALKALI
    SOLUTION.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY
    PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOT REGULATED FOR TRANSPORTATION.

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

HCC:B3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:220F,105C
Spec Gravity:1.033
pH:10
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.86
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, LIGHT YELLOW, LIQUID, VINEGAR ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON
    MONOXIDE AND NITROGEN OXIDES IN FIRE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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