HACH COMPANY -- 21950 HACH ONE REFERENCE ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION -- 6630-00F004025

=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:21950 HACH ONE REFERENCE ELECTROLYTE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:03/21/1995
FSC:6630
NIIN:00F004025
MSDS Number: BWHGY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:HACH COMPANY
Address:100 DAYTON AVENUE
Box:907
City:AMES
State:IA
ZIP:50010-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:515-232-2533/800-227-4224
Emergency Phone Num:515-232-2533/303-623-5716
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:OTHER COMPONENTS (TYPE NOT SPECIFIED)
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: <34.8%

Ingred Name:GLYCERINE, 1,2,3,-TRIHYDROXYPROPANE, GLYCEROL, ANHYDROUS
    GLYCERINE, GLYCERIN
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
Fraction by Wt: <45%
OSHA PEL:10 MG/CUM (MIST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/CUM (MIST)

Ingred Name:POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:7447-40-7
RTECS #:TS8050000
Fraction by Wt: <20%

Ingred Name:SILVER CHLORIDE
CAS:9007-35-6
RTECS #:VW3675000
Fraction by Wt: <0.1%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SLIGHT EYE &
    SKIN IRRITATION, KIDNEY DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE MAY CAUSE SLIGHT EYE & SKIN
    IRRITATION, KIDNEY DAMAGE.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
    INGESTION: GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM, CO2.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB MATERIAL ON NON-REACTIVE MATERIALS.
    SCOOP UP MATERIAL & DISPOSE OF IN AN EPA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE
    FACILITY. DECONTAMINATE SITE W/A SOAP SOLUTION.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED. USE W/ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT W/EYES & SKIN.

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

Ventilation:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:LAB GRADE GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text: 210.2F
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:554F
Spec Gravity:1.21
pH:6.16
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, CHROMIUM TRIOXIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORATE, POTASSIUM
    PERMANGANATE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXTREME TEMPS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACROLEIN GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN AN EPA APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE
    FACILITY IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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